Artist: Deanne Cheuk
Single vs. Committed
I can’t stand it anymore. When I battled weight issues, I used to make a list of every girl I knew and categorize them as ‘skinny’ or ‘not skinny.’ There were few women on the list who made it into…
Before Buying, Check Craigslist
We all love Craigslist, right? I recently made a Craigslist purchase which underscores the huge deals you can take advantage of on the site. I’ve had an old Canon PowerShot S330 2.0 megapixels since my 27th birthday thanks to my…
Hell’s Kitchen
The way to a man’s heart is through his stomach. Is there really any truth to that? I guess if some guy brought me some fresh baked chocolate chip cookies I’d be smitten. I’ve decided to try again. I’ve tried…
Lost in Translation
My friend Patsy sent me this hilarious forward. I’m editing just for my favorites. DICTIONARY FOR DECODING WOMEN’S PERSONAL ADS:40-ish………………………49Feminist…………………..FatOpen-minded…………..DesperateWants Soul mate………Stalker WOMEN’S ENGLISH:I am sorry = You’ll be sorryWe need to talk = You’re in troubleSure, go ahead =…
Alcohol Lite, Sugar Free
I grappled with what to give up for Lent: alcohol or sweets. Back and forth I vacillated through to Ash Wednesday. For those of you with eyebrows furrowed, here’s the background. Ever heard of Mardi Gras? Well alrighty then, party…
Family Tidbits
Tidbit #1I was in LA this past weekend for my nephew’s Christening. When I walked into my sister’s house, the first thing out of my dad’s mouth was, “Hi Rina, do you want me to get you a beer?” My…
Caution: Love
One Guy Out, Another Guy In
“I’ve got a lot going on. Really busy. Can we please go out tomorrow night?” I never did get my Valentine’s date. Nick was too busy. Instead, we went out the next night. But the disappointment ran deep. Even before…
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