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The Mother’s Day list

Wednesday, May 9th, 2007

Calling all of you who are and/or who have mothers:
We’ll treat this like one of Oprah’s Favorite Things episodes. What’s the best Mother’s Day gift you’ve ever given or gotten? Consider this a public service announcement for all of us wondering what to get for our maters this year.
Fire away.
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The best New Year’s Eve ritual EVER

Friday, December 29th, 2006

Okay, it’s time. I’m giving you plenty of advance notice so you can do this right, because it’s one of the most enjoyable rituals I’ve ever heard of, and I’ve been doing it for about fifteen years now, and it still makes me happy every time. I’ve already converted dozens of my family […]

Never even have to leave your chair

Thursday, November 30th, 2006

You know I’m all about the laze when it comes to shopping. Which is why I’m grateful to our friend Lizzie for forwarding me this link this morning, so I can order all the gifts I need for the readers and writers on my list, and never have to leave my house. I […]

Let’s fatten our friends

Monday, October 23rd, 2006

Over these upcoming weeks of pre-Christmas shopping (I know, settle down, just deal with it), I’m going to be soliciting your ideas for mail-order gifts so I never have to leave my house except to get groceries and walk the dog. It will be like Oprah’s Favorite Things show, but I hate to break […]