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Recipe for Happiness

Posted on 07/25/2007 by chick

1 Beautiful beach all to myself 1 Comfortable beach chair 1 Ice-cold mojito 1 Nothing to do Mix, enjoy, and use as necessary.

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Back in Black

Posted on 07/24/2007 by chick

I had a great time on vacation, but as we drove back to Real Life, I felt the mantle of depression settling right back onto my shoulders. There’s only one cure for such a black mood. A lobotomy. Just kidding. … Continue reading →

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Misinformed

Posted on 07/20/2007 by chick

People love to talk about hardwood floors. They’re supposed to be so great, but I’m living on hardwood floors and let me tell you something—they may look nice but they’re absolutely infested with dust bunnies. You can sweep and clean … Continue reading →

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Sperm of the Moment

Posted on 07/17/2007 by chick

Many years ago, I went on a date with a certain guy. I don’t know why. I wasn’t really attracted to him. Of course, chemistry or no, there came a point in the evening when he tried to kiss me. … Continue reading →

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Insistence

Posted on 07/14/2007 by chick

My Faithful Reader is insistent. Did you pack yet? Have you finished packing? Why aren’t you packing? Is your suitcase full? Did you remember everything? Go pack some more! I am relaxed. Yes. I have shoes and socks and shirts … Continue reading →

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Blue Funk

Posted on 07/13/2007 by chick

I may or may not have fallen into a trap, but I definitely fell into a blue funk. I didn’t cheer up until I thought of a plan that would allow me to avoid 16 hours of solo long-distance driving … Continue reading →

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One Hundred

Posted on 07/12/2007 by chick

This is Chick’s hundredth post. She has written to you (the world) exactly 100 times. It doesn’t matter that you weren’t listening. The point is that she wrote. But don’t be fooled—almost anyone who loves reading enough to write about … Continue reading →

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Harry Potter Strikes Back

Posted on 07/11/2007 by chick

We went to see the new Harry Potter movie (Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix) earlier tonight. I really liked it. I think it’s the best so far. The acting has really improved, and I was particularly impressed … Continue reading →

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Where Be the Bees?

Posted on 07/09/2007 by chick

I carefully navigated the clovered lawn this afternoon, recalling keenly the sharp sting of the honeybee and knowing that open-toed shoes were an open invitation to pain. The effort was wasted. Not a single bee did I see. Perhaps they … Continue reading →

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Thought for Today

Posted on 07/08/2007 by chick

I don’t think it’s wise to place your self-esteem in the hands of strangers.—Amy Tan

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