Sexy New Cell!

Posted by on Mar 26, 2009 in dish | 1 comment Every once in a while, the Fates smile down. Today was one of those days. Arriving on my doorstep, one of these:Back in January, when I was researching smartphones (carrying a phone, an iPod, and a Palm was getting annoying), I stumbled across a RIM preview site for T-Mobile’s newest, the BlackBerry Curve 8900. There’s a contest–enter your email to win one for yourself and your...
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Ten Things You Like Doing on Vacation

Posted by on Mar 24, 2009 in dish | 0 comments Walking. Ground level is the best way to discover a new city.Sleeping late!If it’s a stay-cation, making one room really sparkle.Reading.Staying in my pj’s all day.Being a lady who lunches. I never get to do that.Staying up late.Seeing how busy I can keep the Netflix gnomes.Cooking. Something that takes time, like bolognese sauce or homemade bread.Relaxing and laughing with DH,...
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Happy B-Day, Buttercup!

Posted by on Mar 22, 2009 in dish | 1 comment My girl Buttercup is turning the big 4-0 today! Don’t let the demure pose fool you, though. This is one kick-butt writer we’re talking about. Given the personal storms she’s weathered the past couple of years, her forties ought to be smooth sailing–she has two great kids and a rockin’ guy, so hitting the decade when women can finally do what they want and not worry...
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Simply Saturday

Posted by on Mar 21, 2009 in dish | 0 comments Just some random Q&A, courtesy of Real Simple magazine. Feel free to nab these questions for your own blog–if you’re reading, consider yourself tagged.If you suddenly came into $1,000 in spare cash, what would you do with it?I should say “pay bills” or “save it,” but screw that. Buy a new iMac. Mine’s an indigo G3, and it’s tired.What song...
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Ten Songs I Hate

Posted by on Mar 17, 2009 in dish | 2 comments “Red Red Wine” by UB40″Blue Christmas” by Elvis. I know, I lose my red-blooded American card for this, but the background singers just kill it for me.Anything by Mariah Carey where she’s trying to contact the secret planet of dogs.Risking hell for this one, but “The Old Rugged Cross.” Its tune is just. So. Depressing.Pretty much anything by Boston at...
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