Call me a linguistics geek, but I prefer to 'apologize'. And there is a difference. Sure. You did something less than nice. Or maybe you just bumped into someone by accident. Maybe you made an…
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I was greeted this morning by a yell that was beyond exuberant. It thrilled like this: "Mama J! I can write my name!" And indeed, she had. Without copying someone else's letters or asking which…
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The summer after my senior year in high school sticks out in my mind. Prominently. Not because there was a life changing event. Not because I was leaving high school and home and my friends.…
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You know that post I wrote yesterday? The one where I talked about how I'm training for everything? Well, all of your wonderful comments have made it impossible for me to stop thinking about it.…
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"Are you training for a marathon or something?" Was the question I was asked in response to the 11.2 mile run. "Nope." Was the answer. But it was a lie. I'm training for everything. When…
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Here's the thing: if you ever go out in public (live or on the web), people are going to see you, judge you, tell stories about who they think you are (in their heads and…
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This past Saturday, I did something I swore I would never do again. I ran more than 10 miles. In fact, I ran 11.2. The swearing was because, nine years ago, I ran a 10…
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Let's get it out on the table now. In this post, I talk about the female reproductive system. It's an exquisite, natural and magical process that I beg you not to be squeamish about. That…
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You know that I love my work. But some days, well, I love it an extra lot. I got a rush assignment on Friday to write the opening speech for an annual company meeting. Does…
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Not so smart You know how I love to rollerblade, right? Possibly more than running. I'm wondering if there's a rollerblading marathon, because while I'm up to easily running 8 miles, I can't imagine making…
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