Year Without Shopping

Posted by on Apr 22, 2009 in dish | 3 comments My friend Desiree is pretty much every average woman’s nightmare. She’s highly intelligent, has a fierce sense of honor, never gains an ounce, and is a walking clothes hanger. Literally. Desiree loves fashion and shopping.Despite all these flaws (virtues?), she’s engaging and thoughtful, so even though you could hate her, you don’t. This year, Desiree has launched a...
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Tigger vs. Eeyore

Posted by on Apr 20, 2009 in dish | 0 comments Normal me:Today me:My sisters would find this whole discussion trés interessant, since they are both self-confessed Eeyores, ready with an “Oh, bother!” at many of life’s travails. I, on the other hand, tend to be that annoying optimist who looks for the pony at the bottom of the pile of manure. You know, bouncy trouncy flouncy pouncy fun-fun-fun-fun-fun!!Except for lately....
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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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One Word…

Posted by on Feb 7, 2009 in dish | 2 comments One thing about Facebook, they can meme you to death! This one was fun, though. If you’re reading, consider yourself tagged…USING ONLY ONE WORD! Copy and change the answers to suit you and pass it on. It’s really hard to only use one word answers. Be sure to tag the person you received it from! 1. Where is your cell phone? purse 2. Your significant other? Sparky 3. Your hair?...
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Face, er, Crackbook

Posted by on Jan 26, 2009 in dish | 0 comments OMG my college roommate Mr. Lizard finally browbeat me into getting on Facebook. Then I started looking for friends. From the number of “Finally! There you frickin’ are!!” posts, I guess I am, as usual, the last to get to the party…but it’s fun! I have caught up with more of my college buddies than I’ve talked to in years. It’s amazing how far...
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