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The Blog Equivalent of Maid in Manhattan

Except I like to think that I’m not as annoying as Jennifer Lopez. 
But seriously, that’s it? I really need to step up my game; I was rated this based on the presence of the words “gun” (two times over) and “bitch” (one time over). I use plenty of bad words and dangerous liberal ideas all [...]

Filed under: Lacking a Muse - Generalities

In the Business of Lowering Expectations since 2002: The Book List

In the past few months, unsolicited advice has been rapidly piling up on me in regards to my as-of-yet unscheduled wedding. I am told what songs I should play, what food I should serve, what kind of dress would look the most flattering on me. I am asked by friends when they can help me [...]

Filed under: The Book List 2007

Not-So-Deep Thoughts by WordNerd

Random talk for a quiet Friday . . . 
1) Remember how I said that IP’s intern (lovingly nicknamed Monica by yours truly) would cause him trouble?  Well, fate rebounded that crack on me.   My agency also has interns floating around, and one has clearly taken a shine to me.  There are weird drop-ins at my desk, shy smiles sent [...]

Filed under: Lacking a Muse - Generalities

Running Sigh . . .

Sigh . . . See? I finally canceled my entry.
Dear WordNerd,
We have received your cancellation for the 2007 ING NYC Marathon. We are sorry you won’t be joining us for the 2007 ING NYC Marathon. The word CANCELED will appear next to your name in the entrant database at http://webapps.ingnycmarathon.org/entrantsearch
You are eligible for [...]

Filed under: The Elegant Runner

Racing Updates

Some minor housekeeping in the running department.  The racing blogroll has been updated to reflect my time at the National Race for the Cure and the 2008 NYC Marathon (no, I have not clicked ‘Cancel My Entry’ just yet—I’ve been busy, all right?).  After two weeks of complete rest, IP and I returned to the [...]

Filed under: The Elegant Runner

Every Fiber of My Being Cries Out in Protest

So, every single time I go to cancel my entry for the 2007 ING New York City Marathon and postpone a triumphant return to New York until 2008, my entire body cries out in fury.  “No!” I seem to say as I go to click the ‘Cancel My Entry’ link on my registration page, “There [...]

Filed under: The Elegant Runner

Part of the In Crowd, Part II

There is much going on, and I struggle with the idea of having to document everything here, so I won’t.  After this post, I promise myself and IP that I will get back to my woefully underappreciated irreverent wit.
The weekend was spent with IP’s family.  We are both exhausted, and were glad that we were [...]

Filed under: Family Gal, The Elegant Runner, Where Knowledge Leaves Off

Acerbic Levels Still on Low

My thinly-veiled disgust at the ascension of the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim Anaheim Ducks as the Stanley Cup champion notwithstanding, the week has been anything but cheery and blasé and WordNerd mean. My last substantial post wasn’t full of mirth, and neither will this one.
I will keep this short, though. I don’t want to overdo [...]

Filed under: Family Gal, Where Knowledge Leaves Off

Sigh . . .

Damn Ducks.

Filed under: Hockey sur Glace

June Follies: Races, Sad News and Goose Eggs

This weekend was something of a mixed bag. On the one hand, I raced in the National Race for the Cure, doing decently for someone whose hamstring is tender after a mile and who hasn’t done a short race in more than two years. I was upper-middle-of-the-pack once more, and that’s all I ask for [...]

Filed under: Lacking a Muse - Generalities