Monthly Archives: June 2008

Ooooh, That Smell

Good luck getting that out of your head. Of course, you could always listen to Girl From Ipanema. So I read in a magazine that one way to ease stress in your life is to turn off the computer or … Continue reading

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Oh Yes, They Will

About a month ago, we made plans to go tubing down the Guadalupe River with Keith and Sarah.  If you don’t tube down the Guadalupe at least once during the summer, it’s not really summer.  Or at least it feels … Continue reading

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Not as Funny

So it’s been over 6 years since I was laid off, but I do remember the devastation.  I remember the lack of confidence, the guilt, the feelings of inadequacy.  My friend Pam calls being on unemployment “living the dream,” and … Continue reading

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Funny

All over town- well, all over the rich neighborhood between the Museum District and the Village you’ll see yard signs and bumper stickers that say “Stop Ashby High Rise.”  And they have a great graphic of a giant scary building. … Continue reading

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For Poorer?

When we went to Mexico for Mother’s Day, we decided to go visit my grandparents for Father’s Day at their lakehouse.  (Hey! Firefox!  “Lakehouse” is totally a word!)  So we just got back from 3 home cooked meals, chilling on … Continue reading

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Gas Prices Aren't High Enough

I’ve been wanting to post this since I heard about it on NPR, but today’s the first time I read it in its entirety. I think this article is brilliant.  For YEARS I’ve been wondering why we still fill up … Continue reading

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Not making this up.

Because you can’t. I’m at my parents’ house. My baby seester gradumacated from high school yesterday so we’re in Dallas for the weekend. My other sister is also home from the convent for a week. And a girl from her … Continue reading

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Fighting

Last night I realized I’ve been fighting what’s good for me.  I tend to do that occasionally.  Perhaps we all do.  I’ve been planning a wedding reception (don’t worry if you haven’t been invited, nobody has yet) and I planned … Continue reading

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I told you que Sí se puede!

How excited am I about this?

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