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The Goddess of all Things Lovely: I Just Called to Say...
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Friday, August 19, 2011. I Just Called to Say. Earlier in the week, Nathan texted me. “Can I go to Long Island from the 19th through the 24th? I love you.” Iz, my eight-year-old daughter, always called me “Mumma” and used her baby voice when she wanted something from me. For Nathan, it was stronger, because he knew I loved him and wanted him to do what he wanted to do for the most part, unlike his Dad. The “anything” might upset me. But, I’d always state my position. I'd be supp...It was funny, because w...
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The Goddess of all Things Lovely: June 2011
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Wednesday, June 29, 2011. Every few weeks, I hear the cry of Estrogen as Iz shouts, “Girl time! As all 10.25* of my devoted readers know, I haven’t been here lately. A big shout out to those of you, most recently Sucra, who have said, “What happened to the blog? 8221; I thank you for missing me, though I became a missing person somewhat on purpose, unlike Nathan who became a missing person. Just due to the fact that the State of Massachusetts gave him his license last year. This May was different. My...
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The Goddess of all Things Lovely: April 2011
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Tuesday, April 19, 2011. Do you remember your prom? I remember mine. I went to my Senior Prom with my friend, Doug. When I was in high school, the prom seemed like a big deal. Unfortunately, I never had a boyfriend in high school, but it wasn’t for lack of trying. My last attempt at boyfriendom was with a boy named Eric. Just when I was about to give up, I was waiting for the late bus after winter track practice. Eric wandered into the hallway where we all used to hang out to stay warm and wait. ...A few...
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The Goddess of all Things Lovely: November 2010
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Monday, November 29, 2010. I Can't Stand Up for Falling Down. Given that Nathan had played soccer, lacrosse, and hockey on and off for the last 13 years, I considered myself lucky that he had never gotten seriously injured. I never thought soccer was a seriously combative sport, until I attended a game two years ago where a player broke his leg. Actually, Nathan did get mildly injured once. He said, “Mom, I borrowed a long board from a friend.” I asked, “What’s a long board? Still mystified as to why Nat...
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The Goddess of all Things Lovely: Profound Loss. Profound Gift.
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Tuesday, April 30, 2013. Profound Loss. Profound Gift. I didn’t expect my first blog after one and a half years to be this one, but here it is. Thanks to all of you who have continually asked me to reappear here. With so many requests, I was feeling as if I could blink my eyes, -queue big poof of smoke- (hey, my name is. And begin to entertain you all again on Monday through Friday nights at 11pm, which was approximately my old blog time spot. Anyway, every morning I got into my car, my Massachusetts sta...
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The Goddess of all Things Lovely: December 2010
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Friday, December 31, 2010. End of 2010 soundtrack:. Is it really almost 2011? I know New Year’s Eve is considered a big deal by many, but I don’t think I've ever really considered it worthy, well, other than that whole champagne drinking prerequisite! But, hey, maybe those one million people in Times Square know something that I don’t know. I recently admitted to a friend that I’d like to be in Times Square one New Year’s Eve. Ebullient, crazy, wacky, but, oh, so Jean! This year, I find myself making a r...
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The Goddess of all Things Lovely: April 2013
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Tuesday, April 30, 2013. Profound Loss. Profound Gift. I didn’t expect my first blog after one and a half years to be this one, but here it is. Thanks to all of you who have continually asked me to reappear here. With so many requests, I was feeling as if I could blink my eyes, -queue big poof of smoke- (hey, my name is. And begin to entertain you all again on Monday through Friday nights at 11pm, which was approximately my old blog time spot. Anyway, every morning I got into my car, my Massachusetts sta...
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The Goddess of all Things Lovely: August 2011
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Monday, August 22, 2011. Recently, I posted on my Facebook page that I was preparing myself for Nathan’s departure for college. I questioned if I was ready for it. I answered, “No, not at all.”. I’d add it to a long list of life’s not readys. Was I ready for the death of Disco? You might not ever get rich but let me tell ya it's better than digging a ditch! No Was I ready for the revamped Boston Garden? No Was I ready to become a second-time Mom at the age of 40? I hesitated and hesitation led to doubt&#...
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The Goddess of all Things Lovely: March 2011
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Friday, March 25, 2011. The trip to the veterinarian’s was complex. Thinking I was saving myself time, I booked an appointment for Monty and the three cats. The cats needed maintenance (shots and check-ups), but when it came to Monty, I needed a piece of mind. 8221; when I knew there was no answer. Liam went into the carrier…not. He braced all four paws on the entrance. He then said, “Noooooooo! At that point, I said, “Yeah. Good idea.” Thank goodness it was only a 5-minute ride to th...8221;, and Thunde...
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The Goddess of all Things Lovely: May 2011
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Sunday, May 22, 2011. He's a Strange Beast. Recently, I was fortunate enough to buy a new car. Well, it’s a car that’s new to me. I like to refer to it as my “mid-life-crisis-son-going-to-college” car. It’s a red convertible, I’m somewhat in a crisis, and I’m mid-life if I were to only live to 60. Yeah, yeah, you got me; pants on fire! 8221; and then asked, “So, your car is for sale? 8221; Knowing she didn’t even have her permit yet, I chuckled to myself and said, “Yes. It is.”. 8221; because I was still...