Author Archives: onesanevoice

Remember who you are and act accordingly

Posted on July 21, 2009 by onesanevoice

A major source of cool when walking around Manhattan is the celebrity sighting.  It ranges from, “I know that woman’s face; now who the hell is she?” to “Hey, there’s the guy who co-starred with Tom Hanks in Bosom Buddies … Continue reading →

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Duh, she said

Posted on July 17, 2009 by onesanevoice

Pieces of things, either broken or unfinished, really nag at me, which explains my need to be the fixer and completer.  Former President Bush, of the W variety, didn’t leave much behind that was good, but the practice of adding … Continue reading →

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Family Deja Vu

Posted on July 13, 2009 by onesanevoice

Daughter turned 28 this past week, and when Husband and I asked how she planned to celebrate, she returned to a request she’s made many times before:  Can we all do something together as a family? Both my kids are … Continue reading →

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Loose Cannons, Inc.

Posted on July 9, 2009 by onesanevoice

I do not consider myself a political animal, except to say that Ann Coulter scares the shit out of me.  I picture her eating her young.  In a tight black dress.  Then picking her teeth with their bones.  Maybe that … Continue reading →

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The Laws of Newton and the Arms of Michelle

Posted on July 5, 2009 by onesanevoice

Gravity is not your friend.  You discovered this when you first learned to ride a bicycle and the lessons keep coming.  One day you look down and notice what was once there has moved.  Things fall and it’s generally not … Continue reading →

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The Full Marilyn

Posted on June 30, 2009 by onesanevoice

A very small handful of celebrities manage to attain the status of worldwide icon.  It’s a combination of raw talent and hidden truths that create the legend of stars like Elvis Presley and John Lennon.  Then those conjoined twins, commerce … Continue reading →

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Talk to Mister Ed

Posted on June 26, 2009 by onesanevoice

“What’s the story with dust?” This question was asked of me recently by Son, who I mentioned in Mad Skillz is the new owner of a nicely furnished home with flat surfaces that no doubt attract more than just compliments. “What do … Continue reading →

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When the circus comes to town

Posted on June 22, 2009 by onesanevoice

The streets of New York have a scattering of makeshift designer dumping grounds known as Sample Sale rooms randomly strewn throughout the city.  They pop up without notice or fanfare in an otherwise empty store on a busy street, and … Continue reading →

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Congratulations! It’s a bouncing 7 lb migraine

Posted on June 18, 2009 by onesanevoice

The headache center called with a last minute cancellation, so I got in yesterday instead of waiting until the end of July.  I wrote about my face ache recently in Something For The Pain, in case you’re coming to the party … Continue reading →

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The first rule of Fight Club is You do not talk about Fight Club

Posted on June 13, 2009 by onesanevoice

After several false starts and postponements, the FCC has officially switched over from analog to digital broadcast for the nation’s televisions.  I think I’m pretty smart, and I know Daughter is, but we still engaged in the following dunderhead conversation … Continue reading →

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