A Cricut Infestation in my House
I didn’t misspell the insect. It’s also not about the game. It’s a fun little machine that I’m getting to know.
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Crisis of Faith (in my own Writing)
I recently read a novel that was so compelling, so well written and engaging that it made me want to hang up my typing fingers.
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Spreading Authenticity Through a LinkedIn Job Search
LinkedIn is consistently ranked as one of the most popular social media sites. But as a user, I sometimes wonder why I bother with it.
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What’s in a Name? An Unnecessary Apostrophe
My number one pet peeve, the thing that sticks in my craw harder than anything else, has a name. How I’d never heard it or been told about it until now is one of life’s great mysteries.
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My Simple Birthday Wish
I promise you that this is not a solicitation for Happy Birthday greetings. But in addition to an off-key serenade and maybe a cupcake with a candle in it, there’s one more thing I’d like this year.
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The Week in Pictures
The week began with Orange Shirt Day/Truth and Reconciliation Day. In recent years, I’ve been caught without an orange shirt. This year, I was prepared.
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When Wanderlust and Women’s Rights Meet Head On
We were supposed to be in Galveston, Texas on the weekend. Our flight home from Houston would have been yesterday and we’d be driving home from Detroit today. We had been looking forward to the trip for months but it was cancelled due to (understandable) issues beyond our control.
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Failure is Always an Option
There ought to be a class in middle or high school that teaches kids that when something doesn’t work out, it doesn’t mean it or you are a failure.
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Darkness on the Edge of Town
Maybe it’s worsening eyesight, maybe it’s getting older. Maybe it’s a combination of those things plus another thing or two. But I no longer like to drive in the dark.
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Mom’s Pocket Money Businesses Go Under
The big, green Tupperware bowl that our family used for everything from potato salad to soaking tired feet – not at the same time – probably still lingers in a landfill somewhere.
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A Recycling Know-it-all Gets Schooled (That’s Me!)
After the misuse of the apostrophe, my biggest pet peeve is mistakes made with recycling. Oh, yes, I judge your blue boxes! So, imagine my surprise when I discovered I was making not one, but several mistakes as well.
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Real Life in the Wild Wild West
Derek and I have some of our best conversations on our walks.
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Paperback Writer (Apologies to the Beatles)
Twelve years ago, I published a memoir about the summer I spent working a live-in job at a nudist resort.
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Why A Closed Door is A Cat-astrophe
If you know a cat, chances are you’ve experienced this: the cat has to come into the bathroom with you. Or the cat is right outside your closed door. Maybe it lays on the magazine you’re reading. Those are all typical cat things.
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Left to Alone Devices
When I was younger, I never thought I was very good at being alone. I looked after myself, of course, and did little things to make myself happy – like riding the subway all over Toronto to explore on my own – but I don’t think I had enough interests back then. I could have joined a club or something and done more with my time.
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I’m Not a Doctor. I Just Play One on the Internet.
Last weekend, it was absolutely gorgeous out. Sunny and warm. Perfect for a visit from cousins we’ve looked forward to all summer.
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Putting Peanuts in Their Place
Recently, we took delivery of a new coffeemaker. Sadly, the appliance didn’t work and it had to go back. But that’s not the point of the story.
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A Crumby Way to Treat Someone
When someone gives you just enough attention to keep you on the hook, but they never commit to anything, they’re dropping breadcrumbs
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