Category Archives: Words

Awful Words Roundup 2020

Posted on December 22, 2020 by Sister Wolf

Yes, awful words are still awful, even in a pandemic. Let me put it this way: If I were being drawn and quartered, and someone said “Yaass queen!” I would flinch. This year has brought a whole trove (or tranche, … Continue reading →

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American Music Awards 2020 Exegesis

Posted on November 25, 2020 by Sister Wolf

  I’m pretty sure you people are too smart to waste your time on this awards show, but do not fear, I watched it for you! I missed the beginning with the Justin Bieber performance but it’s safe to say … Continue reading →

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Period Red, Ladies!

Posted on October 4, 2020 by Sister Wolf

Amid all the rage and dread, my friend Dr. LaRue relayed the news that Pantone has come out with a new color called Period! Not as in punctuation but as in menstrual period…”an original shade of red that represents a … Continue reading →

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The Pearl

Posted on September 25, 2020 by Sister Wolf

I started seeing a new therapist this year, and it has been life-changing. He is smart, funny, sensitive, and has done his own time with depression. I feel such a strong connection that I’m hoping he’ll want to be my … Continue reading →

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Less Than Forty Nollars!

Posted on August 16, 2020 by Sister Wolf

Now that I spend my whole life on the couch watching TV, I’ve developed relationships with a bunch of commercials, some involving ritualized behavior on my part. When the DealDash guy boasts about getting suitcases for less than 40 nollars, … Continue reading →

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Karen Sr.

Posted on August 3, 2020 by Sister Wolf

The New York Times wrote about Karen, the derogatory term of the moment, and defined it for us Karens: a pseudonym for a middle-aged busybody with a blond choppy bob who asks to speak to the manager. Now, the moniker … Continue reading →

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At Least We Still Have Words. Sort of.

Posted on July 24, 2020 by Sister Wolf

I just learned a new word that describes my condition: avolition. People with avolition often want to complete certain tasks but lack the ability to initiate behaviours necessary to complete them. Avolition is most commonly seen as a symptom of … Continue reading →

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Lawrence of Arabia

Posted on June 22, 2020 by Sister Wolf

After watching a million hours of MSNBC News the other day, I decided to look for something else to watch. Lawrence of Arabia had just begun on Turner Classic Movies and since I’ve never seen it all the way through … Continue reading →

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Crazy Mothers Club VIII

Posted on May 9, 2020 by Sister Wolf

The approach of Mothers Day fills me with a constellation of emotions that are tough to untangle. Maybe they can’t be untangled. Being a mother and having a mother seem like conflicting states rather than complementary ones. My mom left … Continue reading →

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Coronaland

Posted on May 2, 2020 by Sister Wolf

Sure, this is a challenging time but even though we are alone we are together like never before. I only wish I had children at home so we could spend time doing homework, puzzles and crafts! Since it’s just me … Continue reading →

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