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Judy McGuire
Brooklyn, NY
I'm a freelance writer, specializing in manners of the heart and groin.
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A Wildly Incomplete Eulogy for Sylvia
Sylvia and I met in the nineties—just a few months after my mom died of cancer. I had watched in anger as my mom’s friends, and even some family members, abandoned her, putting off hospital visits until it was too... Continue reading
Posted Apr 19, 2018 at Bad Advice
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Treating the elderly like they are toddlers is one of my pet peeves. I am the healthcare proxy for a 95-year-old woman who is a dear friend. I take her to the doctors and inevitably, the doctor talks to me. I redirect them to my friend since she is the fucking patient. Ugh. Nurses are always better about not pulling that shit.
YOU KNOW SOMEONE IN THE HOSPTAIL AND YOU DON'T KNOW WHAT TO DO?
If your spouse, parent, or friend is in the hospital, you can help make them feel better. Here are some suggestions. I am using "them" just for convenience, even though grammatically it should be "him/her," so please forgive the errant grammar. 1) Never, ever try to cheer up a patient. 2) There ...
Elvis has left the building.
Posted Jul 30, 2014 at Bad Advice
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Goodbye, Julian
Posted Jan 13, 2014 at Bad Advice
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Holidays, Schmolidays. . . .
Posted Dec 2, 2013 at Bad Advice
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Stress!
Why can't I handle stress by working out obsessively like Henry Rollins does? I mean, if his abs are any indicator, he's pretty stressed. Or maybe the gym is his idea of fun. Me, I'm sitting here in yoga pants... Continue reading
Posted Nov 21, 2013 at Bad Advice
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The search for the perfect caftan
Posted Nov 13, 2013 at Bad Advice
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Vacation!
Posted Sep 24, 2013 at Bad Advice
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Do you know this guy?
Posted Sep 17, 2013 at Bad Advice
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Confirmed!
Posted Sep 15, 2013 at Bad Advice
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This is how it starts. . .
Posted Sep 11, 2013 at Bad Advice
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My friend Kiki T is the Astrosexologist and she'll...
My friend Kiki T is the Astrosexologist and she'll tell you not only what the week has in store, but what you should be wearing. (Note to Kiki: I don't care if he's an Aries too, I'm NOT wearing Tommy... Continue reading
Posted Sep 9, 2013 at Bad Advice
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Celebrate 100 episodes of The Mike & Judy Show!
Posted Sep 4, 2013 at Bad Advice
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The end of an era
Posted Aug 28, 2013 at Bad Advice
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A few things I've learned from reading STFU Parents (and kinda wish I hadn't)
Posted Apr 5, 2013 at Bad Advice
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You should listen to this
"Venice" is the latest album from Billy Hough, as Scream Along with Billy. It's available on Valentine's Day and I think you'll love it. I realize it's February and I haven't blogged since December. Why is that? Am I depressed?... Continue reading
Posted Feb 12, 2013 at Bad Advice
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Christmas cheer, don't jeer!
Posted Dec 19, 2012 at Bad Advice
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Toilet Triptych
Posted Dec 12, 2012 at Bad Advice
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Thanksgiving in Paris
Posted Dec 11, 2012 at Bad Advice
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From the mixed-up files. . . .
Posted Nov 12, 2012 at Bad Advice
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Why I love a granny panty
Posted Sep 13, 2012 at Bad Advice
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Brooklyn Based Interviewed Me!
Posted Aug 7, 2012 at Bad Advice
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Remembering Fran (my mom)
Posted Aug 3, 2012 at Bad Advice
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I'm having a book party tonight!
Posted Jul 12, 2012 at Bad Advice
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Who Wants a Nacho?
Posted Jul 2, 2012 at Bad Advice
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