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Kate Spade – Another Disturbance in the Force
I wanted to rant about the celebrities on Twitter who are responding to the suicide of Kate Spade with recollections of their first Kate Spade bag. IT’S NOT ABOUT YOU, I was thinking in disgust, who cares about your fucking … Continue reading
What is Wrong With People?
Recently, I’ve been wasting my time on Instagram, because it’s the ultimate passive diversion. Mostly, I follow handsome African models, tattoo artists, and jewelry designers. It’s pleasant eye candy, and it enables me to spend hours on the couch without … Continue reading
Posted in Horrible Stuff, Rants, Words
Tagged awful people, common sense, Stupid fucking idiots
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How Much Pills Would a Woodchuck Chuck?*
My meds don’t work anymore but I’m afraid to get off them. Effexor is notorious for terrible withdrawal symptoms like dizziness, nausea, migraines, nightmares, brain zaps, insomnia and more. Drug companies prefer the word “discontinuation” to “withdrawal.” They warn you … Continue reading
Tummy Control
Yesterday I bought a pair of Levi’s with tummy control. It was a milestone. And a defeat. You know all those commercials about “belly fat?” And maybe you say to yourself, Ew, what a slob, I wouldn’t let that happen … Continue reading
Nikolas Cruz, Victim
I know you’re supposed to be horrified by school shootings, and I am, but from the first description of Nikolas Cruz, my heart went out to him. No one is justified in shooting up a school. The actions aren’t justified, … Continue reading
Investigative Discovery TV: The Comfort of Nonstop Murder
I heard about the Investigative Discovery channel when ads began touting a new Jodi Arias series. I will never have enough Jodi Arias, and I’m not alone in this. Jodi brings it, every time. As you may know, I am … Continue reading
Oh My God, What an Awful Year!
Maybe if you aren’t American, 2017 was about something other than Donald Trump. I can barely imagine that. Here in the US, we wake up every morning in a state of dread. What did he do now? Who has he … Continue reading
Posted in Disorders, Horrible Stuff, News, Rants
Tagged Donald Trump, Max, politics, Religion
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What’s Wrong With Me, Volume 500
All my life, I’ve wondered what the fuck is wrong with me. I’m curious and reflective by nature, and relentless about trying to figure shit out. I find it amazing that other people aren’t consumed by questions about their own … Continue reading
Stigmata!
Last night, I was trying not to think of the things that were bothering me (largely Trump, along with some other stuff) when the word “stigmata” popped into my head. I don’t know why. I’ve always liked the sound of … Continue reading
Spider Bite
I was lying on the couch, talking on the phone to my adopted son Chris. We talked about getting our knuckles tattooed together. He told me that he recently went to the ER when a little red bump on his … Continue reading