To my readers of the past six years, Earlier this week, I made the decision to retire Out and Back, the blog I’ve been writing since 2005. I know at least a couple of you have been with me since the beginning or close to it, and I’m grateful for your loyalty over the years. [...]
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A change is as good as a rest
Posted in Blathering, Random thoughts on April 27, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
What’s Worth Waiting in Long Lines
Posted in Random thoughts, Stuff I dig, tagged Plinky on April 16, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Coney Island Cyclone 1. A ride on the Coney Island Cyclone….or the Wonder Wheel, for that matter. 2. When I’m on my way to Arizona, I will stand in line for the airport security screening with a stupid-ass grin on my face because I’m so happy to be going. It’s the one time (for me) [...]
Mental illness, violence, and falling through the cracks
Posted in Current Affairs, Health, News items, Random thoughts on January 14, 2011 | 1 Comment »
I’m taking a brief hiatus from my little series on marriage (much to my boyfriend’s relief, no doubt ) to weigh in on the recent tragedy in Tucson, AZ. It seems everyone has an opinion about what happened there, and I’m no different. For myself, though, I’d prefer not to venture into the right vs. [...]
On ice
Posted in Men suck, Random thoughts on January 2, 2011 | 1 Comment »
In April of last year, I was given a 1.03 carat diamond engagement ring. It consisted of an emerald-cut diamond (my favorite) in a plain platinum setting. No silly baguettes or other side stones, no distractions from the simple elegance of the diamond itself. In my rather muddled, vulnerable mental state, I believed at the [...]
My Favorite Photo of Me
Posted in Places I've been, Random thoughts, tagged Plinky on October 19, 2010 | 1 Comment »
This photo was taken on my 34th birthday… May 14 of this year. It’s my favorite picture of me because it serves as a reminder of two things: 1. How blissfully happy I was that day. 2. How much happier I am now.
The Best Advice I Ever Received
Posted in Love, Pure Genius, Random thoughts, tagged Plinky on July 13, 2010 | 1 Comment »
Heart Some of the best advice I’ve ever gotten came from my wonderful friend, Phoebe. I can’t paraphrase what she told me and do it justice, so I’ll just quote her: “…but the fact that you loved [...] is the thing that you shouldn’t forget in this. it is the most beautiful part of who [...]
De profundis
Posted in Books, Neuroses, Random thoughts, Religion, Status report on July 4, 2010 | 2 Comments »
I had a difficult time falling asleep last night. I forced myself to bed early, which was probably part of the problem, and tossed and turned for a good 2-3 hours before I finally drifted off. I took a break from the tossing and turning at one point and went to sit on my patio [...]
Aaaaaand, she’s back
Posted in Blathering, Current Affairs, Holiday thingies, News items, Random thoughts, Religion, Status report, tagged Blathering on December 21, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
I have neglected this little blogular garden for way too long. And today I got an email from someone who stumbled across it and begged me not to stop writing. So, thanks to Delores in Decatur, IL for the ass-kick I needed to get back into this. Wow, it’s been a while since March. A [...]
Prayer
Posted in Random thoughts on November 4, 2005 | 2 Comments »
I’m alive
Posted in Random thoughts on October 8, 2005 | Leave a Comment »
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