Category Archives: Boys are Dumb, Girls are Crazy

On the Lam

The University of Washington police department has an alert system that sends text messages and emails to student and staff when there’s any sort of safety concern on or near campus.  Today, they sent this message: UW Alert – Seattle: … Continue reading

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I Pledge Allegiance

Five methods of choosing your allegiance to professional* sports teams: 1. Grow up in the city of the team. This is a no-brainer, but doesn’t apply to those of us who grew up in states with no professional sports, so … Continue reading

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How My Man Does Laundry

Me: “Hey Galen, can I bring my laundry when I come visit you this weekend so I can do it at your place?” Galen: “Sure. No problem.” M: “Okay cool. Do you have detergent? I can bring some if I … Continue reading

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All is Good in the World

I’ve recently started following this blog, and have decided that if my blog ever goes through some sort of reincarnation or my life changes in some huge way (or if I just feel like it), I might make this blog … Continue reading

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Best. Boyfriend. Ever.

Yep. Those are a dozen roses. They were delivered to my office today and I took them home because we have a staff retreat tomorrow. I couldn’t stand the idea that they would be at my desk without me there … Continue reading

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2009; a year in review

Just like last year… 1. What did you do in 2009 that you’d never done before? Got an Oregon Drivers License, lived by myself, bought a car (photos coming soon!), successfully navigated a long-distance relationship. 2. Did you keep your … Continue reading

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I never wanted this for me.

Both of my parents have told me independently their theories on why marriage changes a relationship, and the premise is basically the same.  They both believe that everyone has deep-seated ideas of what marriage looks like and no one knows … Continue reading

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That’s what Thanksgiving Means to Me, My Love

My aunt and uncle sent this article in an email to all our family members on Thanksgiving. I thought it was beautiful. It got me thinking this weekend about what Thanksgiving is for me. This is the third year in … Continue reading

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ZooLights

Galen indulged me this evening and we went to ZooLights at the Oregon Zoo, something that I’ve been wanting to do for years but never managed to fit in my holiday schedule. I think we may have been the only … Continue reading

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Indecent Exposure

Today’s guest blogger is my friend Anne (names have been changed to protect the innocent).  She sent me an absolutely hilarious email the other day with a story from work, so I asked her to tell it to the world, … Continue reading

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