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I am a political and cable news junkie. I grew up in a family of eccentric lawyers; arguing about politics is, thus, my favorite sport. I love to run; I have completed six marathons and am probably going to get sucked into doing another one this February even

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Celebrations & Holidays > Wedding Planning How to plan a beach wedding: 1 of 6
Maybe you and your fianc met in a beach town or perhaps you spend all your free time surfing together; you may just want a relaxed environment for your wedding celebration and have selected a beach theme to help encourage your guests to kick back and enjoy themselves. In any case, putting together a beach themed wedding can b... More..
Style & Beauty > Body Image Body image: Mirror as an enemy: 4 of 21
One cannot always blame all of one's body image issues on mirrors. But beware of the skinny mirror! I came to a painful realization yesterday. I have a skinny mirror in my house. Gasp! Yes, I know. A skinny mirror. Go here for the definition: http://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/skinny_mirror I just wrote it, as if you needed it. Yo... More..
Arts & Humanities > Art Appreciation Art history: Understanding pop art: 2 of 9
From the dawn of her conception, America has been in the business of creating mythic symbols for herself. Be it George Washington or George Michael, American popular culture takes seriously the obligation to create representative figures of the era. The question that remains concerning these societal icons, however, is whethe... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Baby Accessories Things you need for your first baby: 5 of 22
Aside from the obvious things like clothes and diapers, binkies, bottles and butt cream, I never imagined just how many accessories one little human would require. A child can affect everything from how much food you need for the week, to how much house and what kind of car you require. However, when considering all of the st... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: Love in the garden: 14 of 61
My husband the gardener. Oh, sigh. Our tiny one bedroom love abode did not have a green space. But Adam was bound and determined to will an indoor herb garden to life. This is our story: the labor of attentive love in the urban garden that just, lamentably, was not to be.I learned rather swiftly in my cooking experiments how ... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Wedding Planning How to choose your wedding cake: 2 of 8
The cake is one of those wedding elements that everyone just does. Sometimes I wonder why. Hardly anyone eats it; the main purpose of the cake is a photo op with you and your new husband holding a knife, ceremonially cutting the first piece together, and often times shoving it in one another's face. Many people feel the cake,... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Political Issues Should Californians vote to amend their state constitution to exclude gay marriage?: 1 of 4
The day is drawing near and I will, frankly, be elated when this election which has gone on far too long, even for my liking, finally comes to an end. As it stands, McCain has an impossible hole to climb out of. I am intrigued for what comes next with President Obama and his no doubt dynamic cabinet. But since he has no beari... More..
Creative Writing > Humor Humor: Embarrassing moments: 37 of 125
I think I might have had my most embarrassing moment yesterday since...well, I am never telling those other stories that involve peeing my pants, and trying on a swimsuit in WalMart, so DON'T ask...but suffice it to say, this was probably my third most embarrassing moment ever, as in, in my life. In this case, dear Lisa, it's... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Religion & Spirituality (Other) My top comeback wishes in religion for 2008: 4 of 12
I got a vituperative email from my boss yesterday. I had sent him an article for one of our blogs in which I made a jesting connection between politics and religion. Quote: "And, please delete any references to religion. Very bad idea to bring religion into any discussion politics infuriates people enough. Politics + religion... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Wedding Budget Weddings: How much debt is too much?: 2 of 6
Avoid wedding debt, save your marriageOf all of the many horrible things that could happen to destroy your wedding, there is one very important thing about your wedding that could potentially destroy your marriage: Debt.I got married young. My parents paid for the whole thing. To be honest, I do not really know how much it wa... More..