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Archives for November 2009

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Thankfully Born American

I stomped out of the International College of Cosmetology on Polk Street–livid. I hurried around the corner to my metered parking spot on Fern Alley. If I’d gotten a parking ticket, I would have stomped back to the college and…

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Finding the Money

Dean’s landlord loves me. He tells Dean, “You got yourself a good girl. She’s very practical. Always thinking of ways to save.” It’s not that I don’t have the money. Believe me, I have enough cold hard cash to buy…

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Facebook Etiquette

It was a tough decision, but I did not accept their friend requests. OK, I know they’re my aunts, but I’ve got to draw the line somewhere. Here’s some background. I come from a really catty family. People make fun…

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Hallelujah, I’ve Purchased My Wedding Gown

Well, people, I bit the bullet and bought my wedding gown. No, I did not pay $1,425. I paid $300 and no, I’m not stupid. Believe me, a lot of checks and balances went into purchasing my dream dress for…

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Married to Another

I remember our last date in Chicago, six years ago. He wanted it to be special so we went to the Peninsula Hotel for the spectacular views of the city down below. He was graduating, heading to Wall Street. I…

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