Tag Archives: Mexico

The End Justifies the Means

I’m buying a new house. Actually, I’m buying a really old house assuming I can sell my current house.  And I’m very excited but I’m also thoroughly exhausted because in addition to dealing with The Orthopedic Nightmare’s fourth surgery in three … Continue reading

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My Work History

I’ve been thinking a lot lately about Mexico. Last week I went to Fonda San Miguel for drinks with my friend Amy. And then on Sunday Jennifer Elsner and I went to brunch at Blue Dahlia and we happened to sit … Continue reading

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Also

Two more reasons for me to flee to Mexico: 1)  I have the perfect pedicure. 2)  The court has not received full documentation of my defensive driving course and I’m preparing for my imminent arrest. Now.  Where the hell is … Continue reading

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All I Need

The demon and the skinny beagle have developed an intimate relationship. Mostly, the demon tries to mount the skinny beagle.  Sometimes the skinny beagle growls, though she’ll occasionally try to wiggle in a way that allows the demon’s sharp claws … Continue reading

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Bed Work

My husband told me a couple of months ago that I would not make a good geisha. Somehow we had gotten on the subject of the black boots I wore to that Christmas party for his office last year.  And … Continue reading

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Mexico

I’m a little cranky.  I’m a little cranky because I’m no longer in Mexico and even though I love love love my life here in Austin and I’m excited about exhibiting at the Texas Book Festival this weekend I’m no … Continue reading

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Bathing Suit Update

My bathing suit arrived in the mail yesterday, mere hours after I updated you.  I tried it on right away and I’m here to tell you that it looked like shit.  And so I was concerned because I’m leaving for … Continue reading

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Cover Me

McGinn says I should be updating you more often.  She says I should be updating you daily, like other bloggers would.  She’s been telling me this for a while but I’ve been resistant because if I have to update you … Continue reading

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Hell

I have now been to one of the circles of hell. The Boy and I went together last Monday.  He brought a friend.  And hell wasn’t so bad, actually.  There were no crowds.  We paid for our game of glow-in-the-dark … Continue reading

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Release

Guess what?  My novel is now available for pre-ordering! I can’t ship it to you yet, though.  But I will soon, within a couple of weeks.  And in the meantime, you get to experience some delicious anticipation! Or something like … Continue reading

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