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Dead Squirrels and Killer Bees

I recently posted this picture on Facebook, shortly after it appeared in my front yard. I’m not against such things—after … More

bad neighborhoods, condos, dysfunctional neighbors, garden gnomes, lawn ornaments, neighbors, parking, squirrels, tacky lawn ornaments

Jesus Christ, Superstar? Part 2

Last week, I wrote about my love/obsession with the rock opera Jesus Christ Superstar (JCS), and this week is about … More

Broadway, community theater, Concord, Dorchester, friends, Jesus Christ Superstar, John Lydon, laughing, Mid-life, Newton, Public Image Limited, Sex Pistols, strand theatre, Turtle Lane Playhouse, UK, Umbrella Community Arts Center, Wang Theatre

Jesus Christ! Oh, Superstar! Part 1

I’ve written before about my religious disposition and how that whole Catholic thing just didn’t seem to take in me … More

Catholic Church, childhood, Easter, friends, Good Friday, Growing up Catholic, Holy Saturday, Holy Thursday, Jesus Christ Superstar, Mid-life, siblings, The Passion

Goodbye Hamphrey

Just a short post this week. We salute and say goodbye to our little furry friend Hamphrey. He appeared in … More

death of a pet, hamsters

Blowing the Blue Cheese Whistle

I don’t know if it’s just me, but blue cheese seems to be popping up in places it shouldn’t. At … More

blue cheese, Devil Wears Prada, Fashion, food trends, Wendy's

Jilted by My Hairdresser—Twice

Finding the right hairdresser is harder than finding a mate. I’ve had really good ones for years before they broke … More

haircuts, hairdressers

Happy St. Patrick’s Day, Bollocks!

First let me say, we broke the all-time snow record here in Boston yesterday, and the snow held off until … More

Bollocks, Irish, Sex Pistols, St. Patrick's Day

Top 9 Reasons Why I Love the Gays

In honor of my friend Brad’s birthday today, I’m going to proclaim loud and proud that I love the gays. … More

birthday, family, friendship, gay friends, gay prode

Foodie Fail Number Two

As was made clear in my post, Radishes, Carrots and Kale, Oh My! I am a foodie fail. In that … More

Blue Apron, chopping, cooking, foodie, foodie fail, Something GUD

The Girliness Adventures Go UnderWard

Just to get this out of the way: yes, I live in the Boston area; yes, we have more snow … More

bras, demi bras, intimates, lingerie, push up plunge, T-shirt bras, Target, tshirt bras, Victoria Secret

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