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21 Mar 2013 Leave a Comment
in Brave New World Tags: Authors, Baby, Birth, Books, classic, English, humor, Literature, Photography, Reading
I went to go visit the cutest little baby on the Upper West Side of NYC. I would show you a picture but his parents are normal, private people that don’t need to Facebook, Twitter and Instagram every waking moment of their new baby’s life. Instead they are living in the moment and off the social grid. Freaks.
Look at these books I found for the babe. Forget “Goodnight Moon” – cool babies read these…
I went with the fish tale…
They also had Romeo and Juliet…but that’s just crazy.
10 Feb 2013 3 Comments
Last summer we spent a day at this lake, sitting, eating, playing all sorts of catch, reading gossip magazines, taking random photos, trying to guess what that building in the distance was, spraying on buckets of sunscreen and bug spray. It was 90 something degrees and humid. At one point my husband took the kids for a walk around the lake and I didn’t go. I kept our cooler company and stayed put. I remember thinking about nothing, staring at the clouds and zoning out. I’d like to zone out for a living. I could be the VP of zoning out. I could project manage the shit out of zoning out. Hi. I’m the head of the zoning out group. How can I do absolutely nothing for you? sigh.
03 Jul 2012 2 Comments
in Brave New World Tags: Astrology, Beach, Dogs, Gemini, humor, Life, pets, Reading, Tequila, Zodiac
Ok, I admit it. I’m a Gemini. Not just a Gemini–a full-blown, hardcore, dyed-in-the-wool Gemini. So is my host, WME, by the way, I’m totally outing her.
For those of you not lucky enough (or unlucky enough, depending on your POV) to have a Gemini in your life, let me take you to school.
Textbook Geminis are:
Adaptable and versatile
Communicative and witty
Intellectual and eloquent
Youthful and lively
They are also said to be:
Nervous and tense
Superficial and inconsistent
Cunning and inquisitive (read: nosy)
How dare you, Ancient Astrologers! I cannot be pigeon-holed!
Except apparently I can–because I own just about every adjective on this list. Some more than others, of course, but the Twin traits are definitely in full effect.
I have a friend/former boss, who has a sister who is a Gemini and she used to intro her by saying, “This is my sister, Carol. And my OTHER sister, Carol.”
In case you didn’t get the joke, the implication is that Gems are also changeable, and like their Astrological symbol (Twins), two people. Twins are great–if you actually are TWO people, instead of one. That can get a little hairy.
Admittedly, I am known to change my mind like some people change their socks, and can go from happy as a clam, to a raging bull in 5 seconds flat, if circumstances warrant.
Some other evidence of my Gemini-ness:
I love the beach, but I hate walking on sand.
I will do shots of whiskey or tequila in a dive bar as happily as I will sit down for a full English Tea at The Plaza. (More Devonshire Cream, please).
I am a fervent animal lover, and donor-member of several animal-related charities, however, I love a good cheeseburger or a steak, almost as much as I love protecting animals. Why do cows have to be cute AND delicious?
I have a corporate/conservative job, but I have two rather sizable tattoos, and would have MANY more if my oh-so-square BF wouldn’t kill me. (Just kidding, Honey. But not really).
I have the 50 Shades of Grey trilogy on my Nook (Don’t judge me! I know you’ve read it too). I also have the entire Anne of Green Gables series and Martha Stewart Weddings magazine. I call it being multi-faceted.
You get the point. So while being a with a Gemini can give other mere mortals whiplash, I say we are the coolest sign in the Zodiac. After all, we can have our cake, and eat it too.
