Browsing All posts tagged under »observation«

Why Every Woman Needs A Log Cabin

November 17, 2010

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One of the bloggers I follow, http://www.VVDenman.com, wrote a lovely piece the other day titled “The Power Behind A Writer’s Desk“ and she included a photo of the desk at which she writes.  I’ve always found it fascinating to see where people write, especial since I began my first novel on the back of sales […]

What I did then. What I wouldn’t do now.

November 15, 2010

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Although I had no part of the free sex of the 60s, and only slightly more of the more-than-free-but-still cheap drugs of the era, I look back on some of the things I did back then and wonder how I survived.   I hitchhiked with my then best friend from Philly to Trenton, so that […]

What I did then. What I wouldn't do now.

November 15, 2010

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Although I had no part of the free sex of the 60s, and only slightly more of the more-than-free-but-still cheap drugs of the era, I look back on some of the things I did back then and wonder how I survived.   I hitchhiked with my then best friend from Philly to Trenton, so that […]

The Lady Gaga Guide to Airport Security

November 12, 2010

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Life in the Boomer Lane is about to leave for London.  Again.  Because her three kids all live at a distance (three different distances, to be precise), LBL now does a fair amount of traveling.  And, because LBL has enough metal in her body to build a washer/dryer, Airport Security is always a blast (Whoops, wrong […]

That’s Not My Rabid Fox, Officer

November 11, 2010

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After my cricket post I decided to take a break from writing about any non-humanoids for awhile.  Then my phone rang.  It was a former client:  “I have rats.  What should I do?”  I thought about this for awhile, but rat stew didn’t seem to be the most helpful answer. “Call an exterminator.” I paused. […]

That's Not My Rabid Fox, Officer

November 11, 2010

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After my cricket post I decided to take a break from writing about any non-humanoids for awhile.  Then my phone rang.  It was a former client:  “I have rats.  What should I do?”  I thought about this for awhile, but rat stew didn’t seem to be the most helpful answer. “Call an exterminator.” I paused. […]

7 Reasons to Date Women Over 50

November 9, 2010

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Single women over 50 who want to date have discovered the terrible truth:  A lot of men over 50 don’t want to date them.   So, to all you guys over 50:  Put down the Viagra and spend a moment considering the seven reasons you should date women over 50.   1.  Our biological clocks are […]

This Cricket was No Jiminy

November 8, 2010

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Life in the Boomer Lane is not afraid of insects.  Unless they want to crawl into her nose or ears.  And they always do.  Last night was a typical example. Visualize this: LBL is reading in bed.  Now Husband is sleeping.  It’s peaceful, serene.  LBL is loving her book (To the End of the Land, David Grossman).  […]

My Life in Checkout Lines

November 6, 2010

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I can tell it’s the beginning of the holiday season.  It’s not because I have seemingly overnight developed an irrational need to gain five lbs and set off my IBS.  It’s not because of the relentless Christmas decorations that magically appear in stores while the kids are still out trick or treating.  It’s because of […]

Secret Handbook for Politicians Discovered

November 3, 2010

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A secret “Politician’s Handbook” has been discovered in a cave not far from where the Dead Sea Scrolls were discovered.  If you don’t believe Life in the Boomer Lane, look it up.  Here is an excerpt from p.359: 1. If something good happens and your party is in power, take full credit and appear on […]