Category Archives: Words

God Schmod

A thread on Facebook caught my attention last week. It was on a neighborhood page, where the Discourse is usually confined to incensed complaints about the homeless and reports of lost cats. This one was posted by an administrator and … Continue reading

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The Passion of the Wordist

I have already complained about my trouble retrieving words, and about my senility, which is currently resulting in the escalating loss of jewelry and household objects. But here’s something new: Along with the loss of my vocabulary, is an increased … Continue reading

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Things to Feel Good About

Surprise, I’m focusing on the positive! Because there are still good things, and here’s a short list.  Pete Davidson and Kim Kardashian Isn’t this fantastic! Who could have imagined this?? When she broke up with Kanye, it seemed preordained that … Continue reading

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The Sigil Papers: An Adventure in Customer Service

I ordered a perfume sample and got the wrong one. A journey into the dark heart of a Mad Tea-party ensued:   Hi Joanne, I’m the founder and creative director of Sigil and I wanted to say thank you for … Continue reading

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Kyrsten Sinema: Cunt or Nutcase?™

If it were just her clothes….I’d still hate her! But it’s so much more, as we’ve all learned, to our sorrow and frustration. Did you know that a Senate rule was changed JUST FOR KYRSTEN, that allowed her to show … Continue reading

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I Don’t Belong Here

I was intrigued by an essay positing that people with autism experience identity differently from neurotypicals. The writer had surveyed thousands of people in online groups, asking the simple question, Who are you? I didn’t really care about or agree … Continue reading

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Adderall and Subtracterall

I stopped writing here because I felt I had nothing to say that I haven’t already said. I still feel that but now I’m worried that “use it or lose it” might apply to my ability to put words together … Continue reading

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Narcissists and Psychopaths

Against my better judgment, I joined an online support group for people estranged from their adult children. Sure enough, the expression “misery loves company” proved to be wholly inaccurate. It was like being submerged in a vat of hurt and … Continue reading

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The New Nuts

I already knew that people are nuts, but spending some time in Facebook groups this week has revealed a whole new level of nuts. Maybe it’s The New Nuts. Group members are like piranha, waiting for a newbie to make … Continue reading

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Life Isn’t Fair.

If you’ve ever been a child or a parent, you’re well acquainted with the aggrieved outcry, “But that’s not fair!” I was already a seasoned mother the first time I heard another mother smugly reply to her kid, “Well, life … Continue reading

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