Monthly Archives: July 2009

Apropos of Nothing…

Posted on July 26, 2009 by admin

One of the blessings of unemployment is the opportunity to sit down at dinner together as a family. It is during these moments that you can truly engage in meaningful conversation. Like this one: 5-year-old (pointing to his mother): Daddy, … Continue reading →

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Same Toilet, Different Sh-t … Just a Week in the Life

Posted on July 24, 2009 by admin

His:I’m baaaaack! My old company – the one that let me go three months ago – rehired me on a contract basis for a two-month gig. They called on a Friday, I started the following Monday. Beauty of working as … Continue reading →

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Life Lessons from the ER

Posted on July 14, 2009 by admin

There’s something to be learned from every adventure. Got a pencil and paper? Take note… Hers:• Don’t bring three boys to the playground without your wallet or insurance card. This way, you won’t have to ask the ambulance driver to … Continue reading →

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As a Matter of Fact, it IS Neuroscience … So Beat It

Posted on July 12, 2009 by admin

Hers:My freelance phone has not rung in months, yet just this week two former clients asked if I was available. Why, of course! And shall I fan you while I feed you grapes? So, I spent this weekend – this … Continue reading →

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Two Lawyers Walked Into a Bar … Was it a Date?

Posted on July 10, 2009 by admin

His:Went out the other night with some of my lawyer friends. Besides talking about our latest work projects, balancing acts with three kids, and of course, sports, we discussed this blog and how it’s important to keep posts short, so … Continue reading →

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Stranger in a Strange Land, or Has it Cum Down to This?

Posted on July 4, 2009 by admin

Hers:Dave often finds job listings online that he thinks I’d be qualified for, and then forwards them to me. Just yesterday, an interesting opportunity came across my inbox. NYC company seeks copywriter to write promotional, marketing and/or descriptive copy for … Continue reading →

Posted in adult entertainment, Big Hair, gawkers, job listings, NYC, tourists | 1 Comment

Actually, You Don’t Catch More Flies with Honey

Posted on July 2, 2009 by admin

We interrupt your regularly scheduled web-surfing to bring you this important public service announcement. It seems that we are not alone in our minor fruit fly infestation (perhaps we all buy bananas from the same store?) and thousands of you … Continue reading →

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