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Ferris Bueller + Joy = the key to the Universe?

Posted on January 30, 2012 by admin

This morning, I think that I inadvertently stumbled on the key to the Universe: Watching a TED talk by one of my favorite journalists, AJ Jacobs, in which he describes his year-long quest to follow several paths of healthful, self-improvement … Continue reading →

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How I Gained Twelve Pounds……and why I’m Not Looking Back

Posted on January 25, 2012 by admin

It was the last photoshoot of our “How Much do you Weigh?” project. For the previous three months, photographer Sheila Daniels and I had opened the lens to 22 women of many different sizes, ages, and backgrounds.  And each of … Continue reading →

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A Clown Painting for the Haters.

Posted on January 24, 2012 by admin

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Where I am at 41.

Posted on January 12, 2012 by admin

  superwoman byالنار السوداء Where I am at 41: I’m pretty firmly rooted in tradition.  But still open to new traditions. There are plenty of things that I am still learning in my life. How to be playful How to … Continue reading →

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Paper Hearts

Posted on December 14, 2011 by admin

A couple of months ago, I entered NPR’s “3 Minute Fiction” storywriting contest, using the story below.  It didn’t win.  But I like it anyway, so here it is:   His little hands grab firmly to my pant leg as … Continue reading →

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A Love Letter to My Body

Posted on October 19, 2011 by admin

This post is part of the 2011 Love Your Body Day Blog Carnival   Dear Body, It is only in my 40th year that I realize how long I’ve taken you for granted. It’s been like an arranged marriage, you … Continue reading →

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New Book Strikes at Heart of Old Taboo

Posted on October 6, 2011 by admin

Finally, the book is finished, and available worldwide at Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and Goodreads! If you recall my post from earlier this year which delved into the taboo of weight, here is its end result:  A book.  With pictures.  … Continue reading →

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Long live the Queen

Posted on August 23, 2011 by admin

A few months ago, I went to the dentist to get my first crown.  This seemed like a great lead in to a joke about finally, officially becoming a Princess.  But I stopped: A Princess?  First of all, I’m forty … Continue reading →

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CIE’s Big Announcement

Posted on July 12, 2011 by admin

You may have been wondering where in the world I’ve been lately.  Your finger may have even been hovering over the ‘unsubscribe’ button in the assumption that I’ve abandoned my blog. Hold the phone!  There is a reason that does … Continue reading →

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Garage Sale Friday

Posted on June 17, 2011 by admin

This is a very special edition of Garage Sale Friday.  If you’ve been following my articles over at Chambanamoms, you already know that today was THE estate sale.  At the House That Got Away. The House that Got Away All … Continue reading →

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