Category Archives: Playful

Good to be queen

It’s not only good to be queen, it’s downright excellent. How do I know this? Sometimes, after the kids have gone to bed and the house is quiet I close my eyes and imagine. I imagine a land where lilacs … Continue reading

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Poopsie

Sweetie-pie. Cuddle buns. Huggie bear. Love face. Sugar lips. Pumpkin. Honey bunny. Love machine. Sweet cheeks. Poopsie. All of which is to say, “I love you.” Awww…

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Late again

According to a November 2009 study by CareerBuilder, 16% of workers say they show up late to work once a week. That’s down from 20% in 2008. The number 1 cause of tardiness? According to 32% of people:  traffic. The … Continue reading

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See ya mate

So long. Farewell. Auf Wiedersehen. Adios. Goodbye. Au revoir. Ciao. À bientôt. Namasté. Aloha. On the flip side. See ya, mate.

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Smiley 2

Wearing a smile is as important as wearing clothes. For train workers in Japan it is. Before taking the floor, workers for Keihin Express Railway Co. in Tokyo sit in front of a computer and see if their smiles are … Continue reading

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Word up

According to Urban Dictionary, Word Up is an acknowledgement, approval, or indication of enthusiasm. It’s an affirmation. A validation. A supportive yelp. Can you feel me? Word up.

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PMS 24/7

Thanks oodles to Kathleen Hensch-Fleming for sharing this license plate. My friend Kathleen owns Pacific Midwifery and Pacific Menopause, so it was no surprise to me when she sent me this photo of a license plate she’d snapped. PMS 24/7. … Continue reading

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To the beach

In a recent travel study, by far the #1 preferred destination across all age groups was the beach. If you google ‘ocean sounds’ you’ll find 17.9 million results. Put these two stats together and you’ll find that if we’re not … Continue reading

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Feisty

feisty  –  feist*y  –  adjective, feist·i·er, feist·i·est.  Full of animation, energy, or courage; spirited; spunky; plucky ‘Nuff said.

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Ms. Cool

That pretty much says it all, doesn’t it? I mean, cool is all-encompassing. Being cool–or even better, Ms. Cool–implies certain things. Confident, witty, calm under pressure, a better than average dresser…all things I’d like to be when I grow up.

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