A couple is an intersection of two families. Even a short-term relationship brings with it a certain amount of baggage, but a long-term, committed relationship is that point at which two different families are joined, with their own histories, values, traditions and idiosyncracies.
It makes me very happy when I look at the large extended family I am part of, which includes our closest friends. Even the nuts in my bowl of mixed ingredients make me proud that I am a part of such a glorious cacophany of different people.
Monday, February 20, 2012
Wednesday, February 1, 2012
Chicken Soup for the body
I am so sick of being sick! First, recuperation from surgery. Then the fluid buildup in the area around my hernia repair that had to be drained. Now, flu-like symptoms complete with a cough and rapid-fire sneezing (and the gunk that comes up with both of those activities), aches and pains and a sore throat.
I need some real chicken soup. Not the Campbell's variety, nor any other that is prepackaged. If my mother-in-law was still around, she'd make me up some with matzoh balls and a few waterlogged pieces of carrot, onion and celery.
Friday, April 16, 2010
Open Letter to Tammy Etheridge
You go girl! You have thousands of supporters that you might not even be aware of but they're here. Your blog got me through a tough winter in 2007 and I have continued to come back and read it as often as a new post appears, and I'm sure I'm not alone in feeling that gave me an opportunity to get acquainted with you.
My mind keeps going back to the story Melissa told so often on talk shows and in interviews, about how she came home from chemo one day to find a beautiful bouquet of flowers with a card that simply read "In sickness and in health..." It seems like she wanted someone to love her regardless, but withheld the promised reciprocal unconditional love.
I'm very disappointed in Melissa, I must say. After what Julie put her through, for her to put you through the same pain is inexcusable.
Climb back onto your life, sweetie, and strap in for the ride. You have two beautiful children, you are a lovely woman and you still have an impressive career in front of you that I can't wait to watch unfold.
My mind keeps going back to the story Melissa told so often on talk shows and in interviews, about how she came home from chemo one day to find a beautiful bouquet of flowers with a card that simply read "In sickness and in health..." It seems like she wanted someone to love her regardless, but withheld the promised reciprocal unconditional love.
I'm very disappointed in Melissa, I must say. After what Julie put her through, for her to put you through the same pain is inexcusable.
Climb back onto your life, sweetie, and strap in for the ride. You have two beautiful children, you are a lovely woman and you still have an impressive career in front of you that I can't wait to watch unfold.
Wednesday, December 23, 2009
My Review of Military jacket by denim 24/7®
Originally submitted at Roamans
Military jacket. Dressed in antique pewter buttons, front and back pleats, and satin lining.Hook and eye closure. Abt. 34".
- Polyester/rayon/spandex.
- Full polyester satin lining.
- Machine wash.
- Imported.
- Sizes: 12W-32W
A wish come true!
By BijouxIce from Springfield, MO on 12/23/2009
Chest Size: Feels true to size
Length: Feels true to length
Sleeve Length: Feels true to length
Pros: Comfortable, Stylish, Breathable, Versatile, Attractive Design, Durable
Best Uses: Going Out, Work Meetings, Casual Wear, Office
Describe Yourself: Classic
A childhood fan of pirate movies, I have wanted a classic frock coat like Captain Hook wore all my life. When I saw this jacket in the catalog, I knew I had to have it. Having been disappointed by catalog orders before, I was pleasantly surprised to receive this jacket and see it was all I hoped. The first time I wore it, to a religious function, I got compliments right and left. More significantly, my husband (who is sparing with compliments) told me it was flattering and I looked gorgeous.
(legalese)
Thursday, January 22, 2009
Musical erotica
I blame Melissa Ferrick and her scandalously evocative "Drive".
I discovered this track quite by accident while reading an article about Lesbian guitar goddesses and, based on the number of comments to the article posted specifically mentioning "Drive" I promptly trotted over to YouTube to see if I could find it. Hoo, mama, did I find it! And I promptly became obsessed with it because it so reminded me of my disreputable past. Meaning it made me squirm and my eyes went all out of focus, taking me back to my distant youth.
So since then I've been listening to the voices that turn me on, for whatever reason. I can't say I've definitely broken it down into its component parts, but I think it may be a combination of lyrics, inflection and the singer's actual voice. But here are some of the pieces that have been heating up my iPod for the last couple of months:
"Down By the River" - Indigo Girls
"I Want You" - Melissa Etheridge
"Satisfy" - Meshell N'degeocello
"She's Got to Be" - Amy Ray
"Slow Like Honey" - Fiona Apple
"Caramel" - Suzanne Vega
"Oh My God" - P!nk
"Dance Along the Edge" - Concrete Blonde
"Love and Affection" - Joan Armatrading
"Don't Know How" - Joss Stone
"The Different" - Melissa Etheridge
"Mystery" - Indigo Girls
"Feelin' Love" - Paula Cole
"Temptation" - Diana Krall
"The Raven" - Lisa Marie Presley
...you get the idea.
I discovered this track quite by accident while reading an article about Lesbian guitar goddesses and, based on the number of comments to the article posted specifically mentioning "Drive" I promptly trotted over to YouTube to see if I could find it. Hoo, mama, did I find it! And I promptly became obsessed with it because it so reminded me of my disreputable past. Meaning it made me squirm and my eyes went all out of focus, taking me back to my distant youth.
So since then I've been listening to the voices that turn me on, for whatever reason. I can't say I've definitely broken it down into its component parts, but I think it may be a combination of lyrics, inflection and the singer's actual voice. But here are some of the pieces that have been heating up my iPod for the last couple of months:
"Down By the River" - Indigo Girls
"I Want You" - Melissa Etheridge
"Satisfy" - Meshell N'degeocello
"She's Got to Be" - Amy Ray
"Slow Like Honey" - Fiona Apple
"Caramel" - Suzanne Vega
"Oh My God" - P!nk
"Dance Along the Edge" - Concrete Blonde
"Love and Affection" - Joan Armatrading
"Don't Know How" - Joss Stone
"The Different" - Melissa Etheridge
"Mystery" - Indigo Girls
"Feelin' Love" - Paula Cole
"Temptation" - Diana Krall
"The Raven" - Lisa Marie Presley
...you get the idea.
Saturday, October 13, 2007
Scary (and not in a pleasant, Halloween way)!
It's been a long time since I posted, and it's too bad it took a terrorist like Ann Coulter to prompt me.
As someone who was raised a Christian, then became a Jew by choice, it really angers and saddens me to see this woman portray herself as a "perfected" Christian. She is as much an epitome of what Jesus taught his followers to be as those who destroyed the World Trade Center were examples of Islam at its most basic: people who are willing to hurt and maim and deface in order to assert that their religion is the right one. In other words, twisted examples of what their religions actually teach.
And to call Christianity the "fast track" and state that Jews have to obey those pesky rules in the Old Testament, while Christians don't, they just have to ask forgiveness, is actually a shortcut, short-sighted, Cliff-notes version of Christianity.
Like Britney Spears, Ann Coulter should just be ignored until her career and influence die a quiet, whimpering death.
Update: Somebody is offering $1,000 for video of Ann Colter being pelted with bagels. Stay tuned...
As someone who was raised a Christian, then became a Jew by choice, it really angers and saddens me to see this woman portray herself as a "perfected" Christian. She is as much an epitome of what Jesus taught his followers to be as those who destroyed the World Trade Center were examples of Islam at its most basic: people who are willing to hurt and maim and deface in order to assert that their religion is the right one. In other words, twisted examples of what their religions actually teach.
And to call Christianity the "fast track" and state that Jews have to obey those pesky rules in the Old Testament, while Christians don't, they just have to ask forgiveness, is actually a shortcut, short-sighted, Cliff-notes version of Christianity.
Like Britney Spears, Ann Coulter should just be ignored until her career and influence die a quiet, whimpering death.
Update: Somebody is offering $1,000 for video of Ann Colter being pelted with bagels. Stay tuned...
Thursday, July 12, 2007
Local Lingo
We were talking at dinner last night about local speech patterns we have observed since moving to Missouri from California.
I have two major pet peeves in that area. First, and most annoying, is that it seems to be acceptable to use the wrong verb tense when speaking. I hear it every day and it takes a lot of restraint to keep from correcting people. The other is to pronounce the word "him" as "eem". So a sentence that, in simple English, means "I saw him" would be pronounced "I seen eem". It's also common to use the word done when did would be accurate (back to the verb tenses). "I done that yesterday." And nobody seems the least bit self-conscious or even aware of the error.
I know the local schools teach English, my son is enrolled in a local public high school. And people read and watch television and movies, so they presumably have exposure to correct usage.
I can say without a hint of sarcasm that these wide-spread habits baffle me.
I have two major pet peeves in that area. First, and most annoying, is that it seems to be acceptable to use the wrong verb tense when speaking. I hear it every day and it takes a lot of restraint to keep from correcting people. The other is to pronounce the word "him" as "eem". So a sentence that, in simple English, means "I saw him" would be pronounced "I seen eem". It's also common to use the word done when did would be accurate (back to the verb tenses). "I done that yesterday." And nobody seems the least bit self-conscious or even aware of the error.
I know the local schools teach English, my son is enrolled in a local public high school. And people read and watch television and movies, so they presumably have exposure to correct usage.
I can say without a hint of sarcasm that these wide-spread habits baffle me.
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