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Apples dipped in honey…what’s not to like?
Every year before Rosh Hashanah, synagogues send tickets to members for High Holy Day services. Non-members in the Tampa Bay area usually pay around $200. That’s right. Local Jews pay that kind of money for tickets to a show that doesn’t involve Neil Diamond or a free buffet. Who knew? Included is usually a letter [...]
The Loafies. Who’s in?
From Creative Loafing: You’ve voted in the Readers’ Poll and you can’t wait to see who the editors picked this year for categories like “Best display of ignorance by a public official,” “Best beach to run naked on at night” and “Best experimental bartenders.” So, what now? Well, you could wait until the issue hits [...]
Essentially, getting older is sort of a bitch.
Two months from my fortieth birthday, I’ve never looked or felt better. Considering my high school and college years, this is pretty remarkable. I used to scare people with oversized t-shirts, an abrasive attitude, and hair that could withstand fifty-knot winds. But now, after discovering exercise, obtaining a decent wardrobe allowance and growing my hair [...]
How to explain 9/11 to children
I wrote this three years ago for The Trib. Parents prepare for certain questions when their children begin elementary school. My husband and I were no different, role-playing routines for the inevitable “Where do babies come from?” and “Is there really a tooth fairy?” However, nothing prepared me for last week’s inquiry. “Mommy, do you [...]
Fallout from President Obama’s speech
Yesterday was crazy. The first day back after a long weekend, I tried to motivate my exhausted kids to hustle in the morning and instead ended up cursing about teeth in need of brushing, toilets in need of flushing, and one mommy in need of medication. Crazy. After dropping my boys off at school, I [...]
Almost Time for Boobie-Thon
Back in 2006, I was asked to participate in a campaign where bloggers bare their boobies to raise money for breast cancer. Please. They had me at “bare.”
The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation needs your help
While I sit here waiting for my doctor to call, thinking about others and the way in which we can help people in need is a welcome distraction. But I’ll get to this year’s Boobie-Thon later. For now, here’s your chance, Bucs fans -prove you are good for something besides public drunkenness and spreading STDs! [...]
Why does a naked Glamour model’s tummy roll make us feel anything?
If you compare yourself with others, you may become vain or bitter, for always there will be greater and lesser persons than yourself. – Desiderata I have lots of girl friends – tall, short, thin, fat. Ask if we love ourselves and the reply depends on the day. Sometimes we wake up feeling like Darryl [...]
Why do Florida Republicans hate education?
Is Jim Greer high? Seriously. I want to know. Is he making bad choices once again fueled by late-night hanky pank and too much booger-sugar? How else would you explain this rant, rated “Pants on Fire” by PolitiFact, for so obscuring what is, at heart, a positive message from the President of the United States [...]
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