Monthly Archives: November 2010

Maybe I should have changed my first name

Posted on November 29, 2010 by

Are there other people out there besides me who have entertained changing their name just because of email issues? Today, I called someone to set up an interview with his boss. We chatted briefly, and he asked if I’d received … Continue reading →

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Making the list, checking it twice

Posted on November 22, 2010 by

For the past day or so, I’ve been adding items to a huge-and-growing shopping list. Tomorrow is the day that I make the big Thanksgiving dinner grocery store run, and I’m determined to not have to return to the stores … Continue reading →

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The Great Brussels Sprouts Experiment: The Results

Posted on November 16, 2010 by

You’re all wondering how the Great Brussels Sprouts Experiment turned out. Aren’t you? Sigh. Well. Well, it wasn’t a total bust. It just didn’t…turn out really great. I think the two main culprits were the time of day and my … Continue reading →

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Thanksgiving Dinner: The Dress Rehearsal

Posted on November 15, 2010 by

Thanksgiving is ten days away. I’m fixing to do something completely unprecedented in preparation for the Great Day. Yes, I am going to prepare possible dishes for the big meal ahead of time, a dress rehearsal if you will. And … Continue reading →

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Go on, go Christmas shopping. If you must.

Posted on November 2, 2010 by

Okay. It is November 2. You can go Christmas shopping now. I will not be doing any purchasing myownself. I will be honoring my commitment to Thanksgiving, but I’ve just about given up on trying to save November for everyone … Continue reading →

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