Author Archives: GJD

Picking An Apple: A Blog Dog Weighs In… Chef Chloe by Chloe Coscarelli

Posted on September 14, 2010 by GJD

Lately I think about food a lot. Maybe it’s because I joined Weight Watchers and am recording everything from a carrot stick to figuring out how many points garlic naan is worth at my favorite Indian restaurant.

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A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To Tuesday

Posted on September 7, 2010 by GJD

My husband can smell wind in the air two days away.  He can tell you if it’s a northerly or southerly route and how many mph it will be.  He can tell you hour by hour the exact time it … Continue reading →

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When Worlds Collide: My Double Life

Posted on September 5, 2010 by GJD

Sometimes I wake in the middle of the night and slide out of bed trying not to bump anything that might wake the dog or my husband.

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Picking An Apple: A Blog Dog Weighs In… The Pioneer Woman by Ree Drummond

Posted on August 31, 2010 by GJD

Lately I’ve been fascinated with names.  Specifically what to call my husband on my blog?  He actively avoids the limelight, so his real name is not an option.  Mentioning him at all can be risky.

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“We Interrupt Your Day to Bring You Bagworms, Lots and Lots of Bagworms.”

Posted on August 29, 2010 by GJD

I’d known him back when.  Back when I wore snappy little suits with matching heels and lipstick.  Back when I applied mascara and eye-shadow.  Back when I fiddled with my long blonde hair until it was perfect. Yes, I knew … Continue reading →

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He’s Gone. Now What? or… Me and Christine Aguilera; Alone at Last

Posted on August 25, 2010 by GJD

The silence is beautiful. No one’s home but me.  Well, the dog and the two cats, but they’re blissed out; asleep.  I could be asleep too.  Taking a nap—if I wanted. Waving good-bye as my husband pulls out of the … Continue reading →

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Picking An Apple: A Blog Dog Weighs In… Literary Rambles by Casey McCormick

Posted on August 24, 2010 by GJD

  Here’s the thing; if I’m not writing, I should be finding an agent for my middle grade novel.    Writing to an agent to ask for representation is called querying.  The elusive art of writing query letters is almost an … Continue reading →

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What Happens When Your Guy Might Not Be As Brilliant As You Thought?

Posted on August 21, 2010 by GJD

I’m questioning the smarts of a guy who shares my bed at night, is privy to my innermost secrets, and sees me in ways no one else ever does. No, he’s not my husband, but I can explain. This guy … Continue reading →

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Picking an Apple: A Blog Dog Weighs In… Plum Bananas by Michael R. Christer

Posted on August 17, 2010 by GJD

  Let’s cut right to the chase; my shiny, juicy, ready-to-bite-into apple this week is Plum Bananas by Michael (Mike) Christer.  I love the name.  Plum Bananas.  What a great idea and play on words.  It’s A Guide to Life from “a neurotic, liberal, health-obsessed, social … Continue reading →

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Perception Is Reality: (Part II) What My Husband Needs To See…

Posted on August 16, 2010 by GJD

           First, I should mention I do have a desk.  I use it sometimes when my laptop is out of juice and I’m recharging.  It’s a very nice white wicker glass-topped desk with side-pockets and a padded chair.            (Confession–I had … Continue reading →

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