From the monthly archives:

May 2009

Last Good Book You Read

by Julia London

I am trying to read as many books in the month of June as I can.  I am finishing up Testimony by Anita Shreve this weekend.  A very good book.  It is opens with the headmaster of a private school in New England viewing a tape someone gave him of three of his star basketball [...]

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Kidnapping in Broad Daylight!

by Sherri Browning Erwin
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Now if you heard someone staged their own kidnapping and later was found vacationing at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort, you might think it was me. I’ve threatened to run away to Disney World many times, maybe once a week, and the Grand Floridian is my favorite resort. But it wasn’t me! It was Bonnie Sweeten, [...]

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Commercials

by Sherri Browning Erwin

I’m not one to fall for the viral marketing, but this one really gets me. A little subliminal imagery? If you know what KC was twittering about this morning, you’ll understand what made me think of it. Do you think they would make that kind of commercial if it was an issue for men? What, [...]

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It’s a Big Day!

by Kathleen Givens
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Here we go – the start of summer!  OK, so officially we have to wait a few more weeks, but we all know that summer starts on Memorial Day, so let’s celebrate!  Breakout the lemonade.  Fire up the barbeque.  Find those flip-flops.  And grab a good book to read under an umbrella.  Julia London’s got [...]

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Memorial Day

by Kathleen Givens
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I’m not usually overly sentimental about national holidays, but I recently heard about the death of the older brother of a high school friend.  Dave was 19 when he was drafted for Vietnam.  His father had been a WWII hero, so off Dave went to war, thinking he would be John Wayne, and finding a [...]

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Yes, It’s True

by Sherri Browning Erwin
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Since yesterday’s post, I’ve gotten some mail asking if it’s really true that I would consider naming a character after someone, or have I ever actually named a character after someone I know, or someone I don’t like. But of course, darlings! What fun it is! The Whine Sisters all do it. Sometimes, though, we [...]

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So, You Want to Write?

by Sherri Browning Erwin
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If you’re an aspiring writer, you might consider following blogs of your favorite writers (like us, not that we normally include a lot of relevant information, but we love to amuse you and pass the time), of editors, and of agents. You could pick up some useful tips. Like, what writers should and shouldn’t do [...]

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Something Good to Watch For a Change

by Kathleen Givens
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Now that almost every series on TV is winding down to the last show, it’s time to find something else good to watch.  I’ve got two great suggestions, both on HBO, The first, which aired for the first time last month, is “Grey Gardens”, starring Jessica Lange and Drew Barrymore, who are superb in this [...]

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2009 Jean Update

by Julia London
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It’s that time of year again when I go looking for a new pair of jeans.  I am happy to report that many brands now have a cut that comes up above the pubic bone—good news for all women over the age of 15!  This year, I opted for Not Your Daughter’s Jeans.  I have [...]

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What Wrong With This Picture?

by Kathleen Givens
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Well, actually, there’s nothing wrong with this picture.  The picture itself, I mean.  Except what is up with that fingernail?  But I digress. Interesting news arrived today along with the new postal rates, up again this year to $0.44.  Seems that postal workers got the highest percentage hike in salary in the country.  Apparently losing [...]

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I’m a Trendsetter! (who knew?)

by Sherri Browning Erwin
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Remember last week when I was brave enough to post my maternity photos? A reminder: Julia London was kind enough to comment on my couch pattern inspired outfit. It apparently struck a chord with Lady Gaga, too, because look what she showed up wearing for a recent performance: Coincidence? I think not. She must be [...]

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Mother of the Year!

by Sherri Browning Erwin

My dear friend Laura just let me know. I’m honored! http://news.cnnbcvideo.com/?nid=EKlh4NcHJsEPWNh5f9FO4TYyMTc0MQ–&referred_by=15668389-PAiiMXx&p=moveon It’s a fun video you can actually personalize and send to your mom or any moms out there. Happy Mother’s Day to our Whiner Moms out there! 

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Rethinking Celebrity

by Sherri Browning Erwin
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Go away, Olsens. Paris who? In 2009, regular folk seem to be the biggest stars. Sure, you can find some mention of the usual suspects on the gossip pages, but they’re certainly playing to reduced mention. It seems we hear more about everyday heroes, villains, and oddballs than we do about “celebrities” these days. Chesley [...]

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Hair Days: Sherri

by Sherri Browning Erwin
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A long time ago, we talked about showing our hair dos and don’ts, but I didn’t have a scanner. Julia London offered up a picture of herself with a really wild perm. Now I’m scanning and happy to offer my past up for your amusement. My humble bunnginnings: When I was three and four, I [...]

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