Monthly Archives: January 2012

My right to exist

Posted on January 31, 2012 by

I am tired of nonsense like Planned Parenthood losing financial backing from the Susan G. Komen foundation because of abortion politics. I am tired of stupid people like Santorum thinking that there should be a bright side to rape if … Continue reading →

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Blogging in my pijamas

Posted on January 30, 2012 by

When you want something, all the universe conspires in helping you to achieve it. -The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho Hugh’s next book is coming out soon and it is appropriately titled “Freedom is Blogging in your Underwear.”   When I … Continue reading →

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No hablo ingles.

Posted on January 26, 2012 by

I have the utmost respect for people who go into public service. It takes a tremendous amount of humility to make the common good the mandate of your life and an inordinate amount of courage to put yourself out there, … Continue reading →

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You say toma-to, I say toma-toe

Posted on January 24, 2012 by

What’s in a name? That which we call a rose by any other name would smell as sweet Our housekeeper has taken to calling me “Doña Ana”. Every time I hear it, I cringe. I have told her repeatedly that … Continue reading →

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You are what you eat…

Posted on January 22, 2012 by

I am a creature of habit and as such, I am more likely to thrive in what’s familiar to me.  This applies to every aspect of my life.  Including food.  Especially food. For our weekly brunch, Hugh and I decided … Continue reading →

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Life on the causeway…

Posted on January 21, 2012 by

I am luckier in ways I never imagined I would be… <3

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Live better?

Posted on January 20, 2012 by

In the past couple of weeks, there has been a lot of conversation regarding the opening of a Walmart in midtown.  I am one of those who has been very vocal in their anti-Walmart stance. Everyone is entitled to their … Continue reading →

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This blog is against SOPA

Posted on January 17, 2012 by

I am bothered. On the eve of January 18, the day designated by the powers that be as the day to protest SOPA, I tried to install the wordpress plug in that would have allowed me to black out this … Continue reading →

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When all fails, wine!

Posted on January 16, 2012 by

I don’t think there are very many things worse than waking up at 6:00am with the phone ringing…but of course, no hot water when you get in the shower is one of them, going to make oatmeal and realizing that … Continue reading →

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Early Adapter

Posted on January 15, 2012 by

A couple of weeks ago I was looking for the URL of this blog a friend of mine used to write years and years ago. I wasn’t sure if the blog still existed and I couldn’t remember its name so … Continue reading →

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