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My MIL’s dog is fat, and Bill is mean.

June 24th, 2008 · 3 Comments · Life

My MIL has a miniature Dachsund named Heidi. She is a little on the roly poly side. Heidi, that is. My MIL is not roly or poly. Bill makes fun of Heidi on a regular basis. First, because he’s jealous that the dog has a bigger Christmas stocking than he does. Second, because it irritates [...]

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Dear FutureSteph…

April 2nd, 2008 · 6 Comments · Life

Tomorrow, you will hate me. Tomorrow, you will say that I am evil and cruel and mean. Tomorrow, you will want a cigarette and a cup of Ice Java and some Doritos. I know this, and I’m preparing for it. I’ve gotten you a few things that will ease your hatred of me and lessen [...]

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So, with Christmas fast approaching…

December 5th, 2007 · 11 Comments · Life

…I’ve decided to start making goodies. Oh, I know — I have no hope of seeing these suckers last more than a couple of days, but a girl can dream, right? Plus, the smell of baked goods is never a bad thing. Oh, I suppose I could use candles, but well, candles don’t taste that [...]

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Who’s a cranky baby?

October 21st, 2007 · 5 Comments · Life

Me. That’s right. ME. Not Tricia. Not Matt. Not Lenna. Not Bill (although he might be a little cranky). Me, I say. I. Am. !!!CRANKY!!! I know this will come as a shock to y’all since I’m so known for my sunny disposition and eternally cheerful demeanor, but try to get past all that for [...]

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Shut up, Universe! I KNOW!

September 12th, 2007 · 1 Comment · Life

I don’t know WTF is going on with the universe right now, but I’ve had sign after sign after sign about getting serious about losing weight…and other things I want to do.
First, I read this on OMSH’s website. At first, I was kind of pissed off at her for her self-loathing which has extended itself [...]

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