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Monthly Archives: November 2007
Pretending to be a Boy
A few words from Norah Vincent’s first chapter of Self-Made Man: One Woman’s Year Disguised as a Man – I already can’t stop reading it: “Finally, a word of method. It will become clear to you if it is not … Continue reading
Posted in books
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More Girlish Pleasures
Well, perhaps girlish isn’t the right word – but I think the way I’m sociable is related to being a woman… A few weeks ago for instance, the friendly neighbor hollered from across the street, “Hey Jeannie! Are you interested … Continue reading
Posted in being womanly, books
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Womanly Ills and Thrills
Contrary to what one might believe, having my period on and off all month does not make me wish I didn’t have a uterus. It makes me worry about my uterus and its health. I worry that I will have … Continue reading
Posted in health, modernday hippiness
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Gone Baby Gone
I am draggin’ these last few days. I don’t know if it’s just the Daylight Saving (which I hate, hate, hate) or my pre-menopausal period dragging on. I know, I’m young to be talking about pre-menopause (39), but I’m saying … Continue reading
I'm Watching You
I don’t like to talk about it too much, but I do keep an eye on my stats, and I do notice which posts, pages, and links get hit most frequently. And you know what? I started a new thing … Continue reading
Posted in Jeannie's Stamp of Approval
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Behind the Blog: Womantalk
Okay, it’s a bit of a joke. I thought it was pretty cool how the folks over at Apartment Therapy did a feature on Heather Armstrong’s, a.k.a. dooce.com, blogging workspace and I happened to have a couple of completely unposed … Continue reading
Being Alone Among Others
Omg. The people here at Water Canyon, the local coffee house here in Yucca Valley, must think I am a serious computer freak/geek. I’ve been here for six hours; sustaining myself with a Greek Bagel, soy cap, and a large … Continue reading
Jowee's Filipino Eggplant with Green Onions
Christine over at a thinking stomach has asked for this recipe – and from one teacher to another, I know she’ll appreciate a timely response. I hope she’s not disappointed that it’s not a vegetarian dish. I flattered by the … Continue reading
Posted in food, recipes
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Happy Birthday Kid.
Fourteen years ago today Bella was born. Today she can run orchestrate a six-girl slumber party in a blink of an eye: got three movies, root beer and ice cream, bean dip and chips, and homemade devil’s food cake. About … Continue reading
Posted in mothering
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