Rocket Engines In Glass Housing, Or, Saturday Morning at 9:31am
Today I read that Heidi Klum and Seal may be getting a divorce. Not confirmed, but the story’s out there. The other day Dooce, perhaps
January 21, 2012
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Category: Raptures/Analysis
A Sigh Of Relief At Quiet, Or, Saturday Morning at 8:53am
Ah. It’s quiet here. The first Saturday in some time that I’m alone in the house. Even though my tree still has to be un-baubled,
January 7, 2012
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Fierce at 50
Can You Wear Long Gray Hair And Flared Jeans?
Clean, hair, no makeup. In the mirror. Oh, what we do for the sake of logical arguments. I’ve been thinking about long gray hair. In
December 1, 2011
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A Simple Thank You Will Suffice, Also A Complex One, Or, Saturday Morning at 11:59am
I paid my bills this morning. America celebrates on Thursday. Seems a good time to deconstruct. Why do we even understand the concept of thanks?
November 19, 2011
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The Order Of True Things, Or, Saturday Morning at 10:42am
A reader posted to Ask LPC. I thank her in advance for the question, I’d love to hear your reflections on the difference in the
November 12, 2011
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The Return, Or, Saturday Morning at 11:23am
When I returned to full-time work the first time my daughter was 10, my son not quite 7. Arriving home at the end of that
October 22, 2011
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When Your Aunt Knows About Factories, Or, Saturday Morning at 9:20am
The night before last I took care of my niece. She’s eight. That’s important, as eight-year old girls are neither seven nor nine. My sister
September 24, 2011
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Some Simple Points On Civil Political Discussions, Or, Saturday Morning at 8:29am
Last night I went out to dinner with my mother, stepfather, and some friends of theirs. Towards the end of the evening, talk turned to
September 17, 2011
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Raptures/Analysis
When You Show Up Somewhere Dressed Exactly Like Your Sister
We know that as society loosens the bands of protocol, sorting out appropriate attire for ritual events becomes more difficult. For weddings, showers, corporate casual,
September 13, 2011
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Are You More Afraid Of Earthquakes? Or Hurricanes?, Or, Saturday Morning at 11:16am
As you may know, much of the East Coast of the United States will be stuck under Hurricane Irene for the next few days. I
August 27, 2011
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Culture of Origin
You Can’t Go Home Again, Or, From Polos To Faux Leather
The family house, 1940 something until late 1990s I was surprised by the guests’ attire at my uncle’s service. To be sure, no one wore
August 17, 2011
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Old Ladies Bearing Mint Lemonade, Or, Saturday Morning at 9:12am
It was beautiful in San Francisco yesterday. Felt like the temperatures were somewhere in the low 70s, and the wind came round street corners chipper
July 23, 2011
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