Monthly Archives: August 2009

Wedding dresses are for birthdays

When I hit the “publish” button on this post last week, I had no idea it would resonate with so many of you. After posting about how I spent my 29th birthday, I followed up with  a post and a … Continue reading

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Do you understand Douchebag?

I’ve officially been 29 for one whole week. Happy anniversary to me. In honor of this special day, I’d like to impart a little wisdom because I’m nothing if not a little wiser at the ripe old age of 29 … Continue reading

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He would have been 51

I try to reserve bandwagon jumping for things like new shit on HBO, the return of leg-warmers and Twitter. Not the death of pop stars. So this post (a rendition of something I posted before – another time, another place) … Continue reading

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Jazzercise: we have a lot in common

Turns out I’m not the only one gearing up for a milestone birthday this year: Jazzercise is turning 40 and on the brink of a reinvention. Coincidence? No chance. Jazzercise, founded by Judi Sheppard Missett in 1969, is making a … Continue reading

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Nosh: 8-step oven-baked tomatoes

My sister, Ashley, calls me often to talk about a lot of things, but our conversations about cooking usually go like this: A: Hey. How do you make those tomato things again? S: Didn’t I tell you this already? A: … Continue reading

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Filed under #9 Reinventing Dinner, Nosh, Stuff I know for sure

It’s not just me. And it’s not just you.

30 is a big deal. Since starting to blog about my year-to-30 I’ve questioned if it’s really something people think about. There, I said it. Just because it’s a significant year for me doesn’t mean other people give a shit. … Continue reading

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A quote about women and…. getting older

Anyone can see a pretty girl. An artist can look at a pretty girl and see the old woman she will become. A better artist can look at an old woman and see the pretty girl she used to be. … Continue reading

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As I turned 29, this is what I was doing.

A lot of great things came my way as I ushered in 29 and kicked off my year of reinvention. Here’s a synopsis of my 24-hours, including some reviews and thoughts of some great places I visited in the city. … Continue reading

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Nobody likes a birthday pig: lessons of modesty on your birthday

Letting people know it’s your birthday is an art. You must be crafty, smooth, and above all, modest. Doing it right can get you a discount on your favorite breakfast or free champagne with your fancy dinner (which isn’t the … Continue reading

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Reinvention kick-off: Day One

Today is THE day. Booyah! Just home for a shower and quick wardrobe change before I’m whisked away to what I’m sure will be a phenom dinner.  Fant-as-tic day so far. Lots to dish. I will have details (and pictures … Continue reading

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