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So, fall is coming, and I have this tiny idea. Actually, I've had it for a while. I think it's a great idea, but I'm not quite sure how to implement it. I love soup. I have an almost pathological... Continue reading

Posted Sep 7, 2012 at Nervous Girl

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I'm just impressed at the kid's ability to correctly use an apostrophe. And I hope you all get some good sleep soon.

Commented Sep 5, 2012 on Did you mean "retaliation"? I don't know, iTunes — did I? at a little pregnant

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In Which I Find the House of My Dreams

Last weekend, I trundled the kids into the car and we made the five-hour trek north to see their father and to search for the next place we'll all live together. I prepared them as best I could: It will... Continue reading

Posted Sep 5, 2012 at Nervous Girl

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Approximations

As you probably know, my husband and I are in the market for a new house in our new home state. Happily, we received an acceptable offer on the house we currently love, and have to be out by October.... Continue reading

Posted Aug 30, 2012 at Nervous Girl

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There Is No Heaven Like a Good Marriage...

...and no hell like a bad one. Once upon a time, my occupation was "family law attorney." That means I have seen many, many bad marriages. I must say that it made me appreciate my own wonderful husband more, but... Continue reading

Posted Aug 27, 2012 at Nervous Girl

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Why I Love Me Some Republicans. Seriously.

If you've been a careful student of been a regular reader of been an occasionally reader of ever read a post sentence word on this blog, you may have correctly inferred that I tend to be a little liberal in... Continue reading

Posted Aug 24, 2012 at Nervous Girl

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Criteria

When I was a mere slip of a girl, I had some ideas about the man with whom I was going to spend my life. Nothing too specific, more of a vision of how things were going to pan out.... Continue reading

Posted Aug 23, 2012 at Nervous Girl

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So much has happened...

...and most of it is good. If there is anyone out there who remembers I have a blog and actually wishes I wrote to it, I apologize. I tend to blog as I exercise: with great enthusiasm for a couple... Continue reading

Posted Aug 20, 2012 at Nervous Girl

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Of Crazy Russian Saints, Kitchen Appliances, Lunchbags and Really Good Friends

On Wednesday, I was writing the last few lines of my last blog post, trying to figure out how to wrap it all up, when the doorbell rang. It was about four in the afternoon, and I assumed it was... Continue reading

Posted May 18, 2012 at Nervous Girl

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What are you waiting for? Something amazing, I guess.

"The Incredibles" is one of my family's favorite movies. It's got a great story, terrific visuals, funny lines. It's also got three awesome messages subtly woven throughout, rather than being preached at you: 1) Not only is it okay to... Continue reading

Posted May 16, 2012 at Nervous Girl

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Flinch

I am going to share with you my secret shame. It is secret because it will reveal that I am an even bigger dork than you already suspected. I know that hardly seems possible, but bear with me: I would... Continue reading

Posted May 10, 2012 at Nervous Girl

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Dream interpretations, please

Do you remember your dreams? I used to remember mine all the time. Now, maybe I remember a flash here and there. Occasionally, I'll have a few nights in a row where I have very vivid dreams. I might be... Continue reading

Posted May 7, 2012 at Nervous Girl

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Cauliflower Theory

There's this diet I should be following right now go on periodically that emphasizes lean proteins, vegetables, and whole grains. It's a very good diet, healthy and effective, and it comes with lots of recipes, almost all of which are... Continue reading

Posted May 2, 2012 at Nervous Girl

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One of those days

Have you ever had one of those days where you feel the need to make up your own swear words, because the ones you already know are simply insufficient to express the depth of your frustration? I am having one... Continue reading

Posted Apr 27, 2012 at Nervous Girl

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Need to Know

I was feeling a little stuck earlier, wanting to write but not having much of anything to say. So I went to read some of my favorite blogs, if only to make myself feel suitably bad because other people had... Continue reading

Posted Apr 26, 2012 at Nervous Girl

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The New Normal (Day 3)

Incidentally, have you ever noticed how when somebody refers to "the new normal," it's never better than the old normal? Thanks so much to everybody who commented, here and on Facebook, with messages of support for my husband and me... Continue reading

Posted Apr 25, 2012 at Nervous Girl

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Look where else I'm blogging!

I was honored last week when my friend Jenjen invited me to become a resident writer at her website, GottaLoveMom. I met Jenjen through The Motherhood, where I also blog a few times a month. It seems a little strange... Continue reading

Posted Apr 23, 2012 at Nervous Girl

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There is little that enrages me more than my kids seeming to be ungrateful. I mean, I could get a nine year old not knowing to be grateful for a roof over her head, because she's never known anything else. But when I use the last ten bucks in my wallet to buy her a lanyard kit instead of, oh, say, a bottle of wine for me, and then she pouts because there's no neon green lanyard, I tend to get a little insane. More than usual.

Commented Apr 21, 2012 on Comes with the territory at a little pregnant

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Hey, Honey, I'm Home

Today my husband left the office a little early to start the long weekend. If you're scratching your head and wondering why the hell you didn't get a long weekend, don't feel bad. Because this is going to be the... Continue reading

Posted Apr 20, 2012 at Nervous Girl

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Writing for Ponies

A friend of mine recently asked if I would be willing to be a resident writer on her website. I was thrilled, because I think this woman and her writing are inspiring, and I'm honored that she'd want to affiliate... Continue reading

Posted Apr 19, 2012 at Nervous Girl

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Aunt Najla

I can barely remember a time when I wasn’t taller than Aunt Najla, and the last couple of times we visited, she was a willing yardstick against which we measured my son’s growth. By eleven he was approaching her height,... Continue reading

Posted Apr 18, 2012 at Nervous Girl

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Thanks for the affirmation. I will definitely get a Kitchen Aid at some point. This month is not going to be that time, unfortunately. Ive started hoarding the Kohls gift card people have been giving me for birthdays and Christmas toward that end. Becki

Commented Apr 17, 2012 on What I Want at Nervous Girl

Some Reflections on Pascha

To my Orthodox Christian friends: Christ is risen! To my non-Orthodox Christian friends: Christ is risen, sorry I'm a little late with the greetings. To my non-Christian friends: come on over for some jelly beans. I promise I won't try... Continue reading

Posted Apr 15, 2012 at Nervous Girl

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What I Want

Most of the time, the acquisition of stuff doesn't appeal to me, because I'm blessed with everything I need and almost everything I want. Still, there is one material thing that I would love to have, that I have coveted... Continue reading

Posted Apr 14, 2012 at Nervous Girl

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Possibly the Best Advice I've Ever Given

And I gave it to my son, who is exactly but EXACTLY like me. Except for the freckles and the penis from his father. I wish someone had told me this thirty years ago. I wish I had believed them... Continue reading

Posted Apr 13, 2012 at Nervous Girl

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