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    Die Hard 2 – Lie Harder by Omission

    January 1, 2019 /

    Observations on one of my favorite movies: Die Hard 2. I ask the questions about what happens after the credits roll and the McClane’s go off into the night together, leaving the carnage behind?

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    Doing jack shit this NYE

    December 30, 2018 /No Comments

    Laid off, broke, depressed, and hiding it from my mother. NYE plans: me, my kids, and my cats. Also the part where I finally started writing again.

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    Choke on Your Bitchy Pudding

    December 25, 2014 /No Comments

    My second post-divorce Christmas was simultaneously a success and my worst nightmare. My children were gloriously surprised and pleased with their presents. My brother was tickled to see everyone so happy with their gifts. Then there was my mother…the Grinch ain’t got nothing on her. She gives being a Christmas bitch a new name…

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    Rotting Roots,  The Mother Hood

    Simply Having a Wonderful Christmas Time

    December 20, 2014 /No Comments

    It’s been an hour since we got home from picking my mother from the airport and already my mom is tinkering around my apartment, moving things around, fiddling with my belongings. Usually, this would cause me great stress and be the starting point of many arguments this holiday season. This time it only makes me smile.

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    My So Called Life,  Living Single

    Why You Trippin?

    May 23, 2014 /No Comments

    A friend I barely hear from is suddenly blowing up my phone about a holiday visit. I'm less than enthused about meeting the significant other. I'm hoping I can keep the fake face to a minimum.

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