Politics: Clinton as “Sociopath”

From Andrew Sullivan, responding to Clinton’s statement that: “I say that not counting Florida and Michigan is changing a central governing rule of this country – that whenever we can understand the clear intent of the voters, their votes should be counted. I remember very well back in 2000, there were those who argued that [...]

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Politics: “Change is Coming to America”

I am crying.  I just finished watching Obama’s Iowa speech and I am crying.
His words about people standing up, leaving home to fight in Selma and Montgomery, had tears rolling down my cheeks:
Change is coming to America.
It’s the spirit that sent the first patriots to Lexington and Concord and led the defenders of freedom [...]

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Businessmen Don’t Write Good

All proposals I receive from prospective clients contain shockingly poor grammar and are often riddled with comma and punctuation errors.  
These are proposals from successful businesses, generating millions of dollars a year in revenue, yet no one on their payrolls knows plural from possessive, the difference between that or which, or how commas are used.
You [...]

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Things I Love About Being Single

Tomorrow would have been another anniversary of my first date with A. We were together for years and it’s the only date we could ever agree on to celebrate.  Since we broke up last summer, some things have stayed the same:  I still love him. He still loves me. We’re still [...]

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I’m Fat — 132.6

In the past 3 days, I have gained 2.2 pounds.  
I ate on plan the entire time.  I ate more calories than normal (restaurant food) and more salt (restaurant food), but I ate spinach, peppers, and a bit of salsa for carbs.  That’s it.
It’s not period-related water weight since my period is tapering off.
It’s not [...]

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The Not-So-Subtle Demonstration of “We’re Not Together”

Yesterday, BP and I met for breakfast at our favorite neighborhood restaurant.  Two people ahead of me in line were old friends — really, they were friends of my then-boyfriend — but I had been a guest at their wedding 10 years ago.  We chatted and they told me about their kids and family, etc.  [...]

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Mentally Exhausted and Mildly Cranky

We are getting ready for the big board meeting next week. That means all I am doing is working.
I was in meetings until late last night, and I had a meeting at 8 am today — on a Saturday. I scheduled the meeting early because I was supposed to spend the afternoon with [...]

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Quick Diet Note — 130.4

I am down to 130.4 today, but my weight will absolutely rise tomorrow.
I got my period this afternoon — while in a meeting. Fortunately, I was at the Four Seasons, which is completely equipped.
I had lunch at Sazon — tacos al pastor — over lettuce with no tortillas or dressing. I had dinner [...]

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My Sexy Walk

Apparently, I have a sexy walk. Some might say (and have said) that I strut.
The reality: I wear very high heels and I am extremely clumsy, so I walk slowly and deliberately.
Now, I will acknowledge that I carry myself confidently. I hold my chin up, keep my shoulders back. I walk as [...]

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Politics: Hardball Destroys Another Talking Head

This is so painful, I had to keep pausing it:

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