It’s officially official.

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I have never heard anyone sing with more excitement about anything, in any song, ever in my life, than little bb Michael singing about Santa Claus right here. Which is awesome considering he never celebrated Christmas as a kid. Continue reading

Holiday Jamzzzzzz – Pt. 2

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LAST December, I made a commitment to write something every day for the month of December to get myself in the writing habit. Knowing that my weakness is “not having anything to say,” the glory of Paul McCartney (may he rest in peace) brought me an idea – a Holiday Jam a day, along with maybe a bit of poetic waxing about something or the other. Continue reading

“…and now you know.”

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One could say that the instruction in itself is harmful because girls are brought up to modify their bodies for their partners’ pleasure… but it doesn’t sound much different from many of the physical “norms” that American girls are taught… and pulling on labia sounds a lot less painful than a Brazilian wax. Continue reading

Great Jobs.

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“…the only way to do great work is to love what you do.” — that sentiment goes so much farther than setting a career goal. What would it look like to love everything you do, and to do only that which you can be proud of and love? Continue reading

Mused Bouche: Come get these buns.

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There’s not really a point in reviewing Soul per se; nearly everyone I know eats there regulrly and the food and drinks are consistently good. What’s been driving me across town at odd hours of the day and night are their nightly specials, which tend to be a departure from their regular menu fare in content but deliciously, not in style. Continue reading

Jimmy Appreciation Day.

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I’m not going to get into how Miss Piggy and Kermit or the plot of The Great Muppet Caper has influenced my relationship decisions and life goals. It’s creepy and a wee bit embarrassing. Continue reading

rotten apples.

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It’s a new season (not sure which one yet, though) and the change in temperature and environment always brings commentary and feelings of cleansing, purging and generally making different (and hopefully better) life decisions.  I was talking to a friend …

au, au, au.

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actually chilly alone. but either way, it’s a Sirusmo kinda night.…