Category Archives: Stories real & true & made up

I’ve seen some things both real and made up

If YOU* want to stay in shape…

Posted on August 19, 2011 by reginadma

YOU have to have a workout buddy.  Period. There are two types of workout buddies.  Within that venn diagram are running buddies, of which there are also two. I’ll describe the first kind of running buddy. Kelsey is my running … Continue reading →

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I’m a Crier

Posted on July 27, 2011 by reginadma

I cry at everything.  I mean, I don’t wail and sob, but tears come to my eyes pretty easily.  For those that know me, you’ve seen it literally, and without hyperbole, a million times. Graduation celebration? I’m crying. Wedding? Pass … Continue reading →

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It’s an ear worm AND a trigger!

Posted on June 29, 2011 by reginadma

I’ve positioned myself so that my job and my personal life as a community member (blended role) require that I make a lot of decisions.  I like making decisions by myself, within a group, you name it…And I will make … Continue reading →

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First World Problems: Thanks a lot FB**

Posted on June 11, 2011 by reginadma

Here’s what happened: Some girlfriends* and I were communicating via the [annoying] facebook emailing system.  We were trying to find a time to meet up for dinner.  Having kids, obtaining Ph.Ds, starting our own businesses, volunteering like crazy, n’at, means … Continue reading →

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First World Problems to the Max

Posted on June 1, 2011 by reginadma

Douglas Coupland writes a lot about middle class experiences and the proclivity of the middle class toward creating or honing in on problems that, when given certain scrutiny, are in fact not really problems at all.  (He’s Canadian by the … Continue reading →

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I don’t know

Posted on May 4, 2011 by reginadma

I know we all have our triggers, and for all of us, our triggers are different.  (Not to be confused with buttons.)  I wonder sometimes if I’m the only one with my specific kind of triggers.  I have to doubt … Continue reading →

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I blame the laws of physics

Posted on December 13, 2010 by reginadma

Part I Once, this bear reindeer’s tummy brimmed with Hershey’s kisses and M&Ms. It took approximately two and a half workdays for the chocolate to disappear in a process for which I blame the laws of physics; the tell-tale heart … Continue reading →

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The Economy of Being a Weirdo

Posted on August 26, 2010 by reginadma

Economy of being a weirdo When I noticed my ignored iced-coffee had cried a pool of water around itself, I stopped myself from wiping away the water with my hand and drying my hand off on my pants.  Instead, I … Continue reading →

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As American as Getting What You Want

Posted on June 23, 2010 by reginadma

To the dude that stole my jacket since I doubt you were trying to protect me from plunging off the deep-end of hipster: A)    I can assure you that you won’t fit in my jacket; B)    When you try to … Continue reading →

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