FRIVOLOUS VIEWS: Reviews and opinions
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NaBloPoMo (11/2106) – Day 15: A Day of Mental Self-Care
It’s been a week, hasn’t it? Highs and lows. Depression and anger. Confusion and fear. It’s been a mixed bag for me. For a lot of us. The hits keep coming, too. And, unfortunately, I think they are going to keep coming. I decided that I needed to take a…
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NaBloPoMo (11/2016) – Day 14: Before and After
My car was overdue for an oil change. Overdue in miles, not time. I was barely past the suggested 3 months. But I was about 1,300 miles past the recommended mileage. With colder weather heading our way, I figured I should take the time to get this done. Plus, it’s…
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NaBloPoMo (11/2016) – Day 13: It’s still hard, but this helps
Like millions and millions of other people in the US, things are still hard. They are still emotional. We’re moving through grief and fear and sadness and anger and depression and rebellion and rage and everything in between. We’re not experiencing them in a linear fashion. We’re not experiencing them…
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NaBloPoMo (11/2016) – Day 12: Tasks for a quiet day
It’s been a slow day in my world. I don’t have much to say today. (I can hear the collective sigh from here.) I did some work for GCLS, because, as a lesbian, I feel it’s important that our stories continue to be told. So I will do the work…
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NaBloPoMo (11/2016) – Day 11: “Fun Home” Review
Attending the national touring production of Fun Home was, to put it bluntly, an emotional kick in the stomach. It had already been an emotional week, full of highs and lows, and this was one more thing to toss onto the ever-growing pile of feelings. It is a beautiful show that was…
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NaBloPoMo (11/2016) – Day 10: For the record, I’m pissed
When I heard that Fun Home was going on a National Tour, I got very excited and hoped it would come to Chicago. It did come to Chicago. It’s running right now. I bought my ticket as soon as I was able. I’ve been giddy about it! Until today. Today, I considered…
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NaBloPoMo (11/2016) – Day 9: You Brought This On Yourselves!
Yesterday afternoon, I turned away from all interactive media – social or otherwise – and watched Christmas movies on Hallmark. Then I took myself to a local theatre, turned off my phone, and watched The Girl on the Train. (Another post for another day.) My blood pressure had already been going…
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NaBloPoMo (11/2016) – Day 8: Election Day
Once again, I must tell you how much I love my little suburb. We boarder Chicago. In fact, 119th Street, which is only about 4 blocks from my house, is the city line. If you are driving West on 119th St, you’re in Chicago. If you are driving East, you’re…
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NaBloPoMo (11/2016) – Day 7: How do you measure a year?
Sandra Moran was one of our best and brightest. That smile. That humor. That heart. Anyone who encountered Sandra was affected by her in the best ways. In Sandra, we found a kindred spirit. She was someone who valued each and every person she met. Whether you knew her for…
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NaBloPoMo (11/2016) – Day 6: The Sleepy Girl’s Guide to What NOT to Watch
So, I had planned on writing a review of a TV movie I watched the other day for Sunday, November 6th as my daily blog post. However, that didn’t seem to work out. I made the mistake of taking a break to relax in my recliner. The bigger mistake, however,…
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