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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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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 April 8, 2011 by admin

It’s baaaaack!  Now that spring has sprung, and my youngest is off to school, mommy has a little time for garage sales again!  Visited just two sales this morning, and even so, was a little late to the punch, but … Continue reading →

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The Female Body

Posted on August 3, 2009 by admin

As I read the book, I actually felt dumber and dumber. As I finished, I had gained plenty of insight, but was deeply embarrassed that I had never learned this stuff, which was actually so basic to the female body and its cycles. Continue reading →

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The Shocking Truth about Cat Food

Posted on July 23, 2009 by admin

an orange tabby, he looked like a basketball. For one year, I fed him only a dry, premium brand “lite” food. Rather than lose weight, he actually *gained* it. I just resolved that he must be genetically programmed to be that large. Surely the food that I’d so carefully selected would have otherwise done it’s implied job, right? Continue reading →

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