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One Giant Snowball

by Julia London

I know you guys have heard me complain about the half wall between my kitchen and living area that I despise.  It doesn’t serve any purpose but to block the sight of people in the living room, and to block the sight of people in the kitchen.  Tell me how ridiculous this is: So I [...]

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At the End of the Day, Overused Phrases Bug me

by Julia London
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There is something bugging me, and it’s the phrase, “At the end of the day.”   You hear it on TV, you hear it a LOT in presidential debates.  You hear it from friends, read it in papers and, if you’re like me, you say it.  At the end of the day, we are going to [...]

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The Good News and Bad News about Spring Fashion

by Julia London
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I was at the hair salon the other day, flipping through US Weekly, and I came to the Who Wears it Best? page.  The two actress both had on a dress that was bright orange on top and bright pink on the bottom.  Interesting, I thought.  And then I read that color-blocking is the hot [...]

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Real Men Don’t!

by Sherri Browning Erwin

Real Men Don’t used to be a fairly regular feature of the Whine Sisters Blog in the early days. Every now and then, we would find examples of things Real Men Don’t do and share our thoughts. Real Men Don’t… cheat on their wives, for example. We would, of course, have a handy example in [...]

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Spring Fashion (fresh from Aunt Norma’s closet)

by Sherri Browning Erwin

Turbans! Yes, turbans are reportedly the new thing this spring. Picture it. You’re finally ready to pack up the sweaters and boots and you reach for your shoulder-padded caftan and top it with a turban! Voila, you’re in style! Oh no! You say. Oh yes! I am not kidding. I have it straight from the [...]

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At Last! Presenting Whiner of the Year 2010!

by Sherri Browning Erwin

Some years, like last year, we give the award as an honor. 2009′s Whine Person of the Year was Ms. Kathleen Givens, beloved class act, grace personified. Also see previous winner Captain Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger. Some years, like most years, we give the award in the snarky spirit of calling out true whiners or those [...]

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At Least I Don’t….

by Julia London

This is the crazy pre-Christmas rush days where everyone is racing around town trying to get it all taken care of.  Hubot and I are out and about today doing our Christmas shopping.  Yes, you read that right–we have managed to procrastinate until the last minute.  I would like to point out that this is [...]

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Whine Person of the Year 2010

by Sherri Browning Erwin

Who will it be? Every year, the Whine Sisters choose our own Whine Person of the Year. Sometimes it’s the whiniest person. Sometimes it’s the jerkiest. Sometimes it’s the best and most outstanding. Some years, we’re cheeky with our award, like the years we chose Tom Cruise, and Lynn Spears (Britney’s mom) as our Person [...]

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The Post-Holiday Blahs

by Julia London

I have them bad.  I have been a gone a full week in which I didn’t have to do anything but eat other people’s food, watch TV, and shop.  I had no responsibilities.  It was wonderful. Alas, I am home.  Today, I went to the grocery store because I left my larder empty.  I figured [...]

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Black Friday, Gray Friday, White Friday

by Julia London

Who are these nut jobs?  Who would get up before dawn the day after Thanksgiving and crowd in with these people to get in a store?  And speaking of crazy people, why does Target think this chick is such a great lure?  I think she needs medication and I don’t want to be in a [...]

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When Did I Become That Woman?

by Julia London

You know the one I am talking about — the old broad who won’t take gruff from anyone. I realized yesterday, when I had to wait more than a couple of minutes at Starbucks, that I had become her.  An old broad like Madonna.  It was confirmed today when my brother stopped by, and instead [...]

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The Extraordinary Kathleen Givens

by Sherri Browning Erwin

As most of you know, we lost our very dear friend and sister Kathleen Givens on January 1st this year. It was shocking, since she had been in apparent good health with no major concerns, and she’d been so looking forward to 2010. And of course it was very sad, because we love her. Everybody [...]

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Whine Sisters Shake Things Up

by Julia London

It’s been almost a year since we brought in some Champion Whiners and launched the New and Improved Whine Sisters. We really like our blog.  We like each other.  We like whining. Recently, we had a private online whine about our blog, because what’s the point of blogging if you’re happy with everything?  We said, [...]

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The Writing Life: Friends

by Sherri Browning Erwin

On the importance of networking and going to conferences. In 1999, I attended my first RWA conference and met lots of authors. It was incredible. Finally, after years of sitting alone at a computer (or typewriter, yes I am that old), slugging through manuscripts that were sure to be met with open arms by New [...]

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Whiny Wednesday: Conference Report

by Sherri Browning Erwin

You’re reading this while I am at my happy place, in Walt Disney World, waiting for the start of the RWA Conference. Today, I’m probably in the Magic Kingdom (or possibly the Disney Hollywood Studios park) with Dee Davis, Julie Kenner, Kathleen O’Reilly, and anyone else who tagged along with us. We’ll be visiting my [...]

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Pop Culture Monday: SAG vs Golden Globe

by Sherri Browning Erwin

Comparisons are fun! Shall we have a look at some different style choices for SAG/Golden Globes? Christina Hendricks. Full figured gal, on the hit show Mad Men. I love that she has amazing curves. And she knows how to play them up or down, clearly. For the Golden Globes, she let the globes come out [...]

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Fashion Friday: Weighing In

by Sherri Browning Erwin

I’m currently fashion-challenged, as in it is a challenge to find fashion to work with my current body. I like food and wine, and it shows. Darn. So my next order of business in the new year is to kick-start the healthy eating-fitness regime. Thin may be in, but thin’s not my goal. Staying healthy [...]

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Whiny Wednesday – Airport Screening

by Julia London

Recently, I flew through Tulsa, Oklahoma, which has those full body scanners. I had never been through one before, so when they suggested I step in, I did. I lifted my arms. They took a picture. I got the okay and walked through and got on my flight and never thought about it again…until the [...]

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Pop Culture Monday: The Ubiquitous Gift Card

by Julia London

Gift cards were apparently the thing to give this Christmas. Personally, I used to be a bigger fan of the gift card than I am now.  Since most places offer gift cards, I find that I get them for places I probably wouldn’t go.  And even if I were inclined to go there, they are [...]

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Question of the Week: What Kind of Wrapper Are You?

by Julia London
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In the years that the Whine Sisters blog has existed, I have come into the self-awareness that I am not very domestic.  I don’t cook, I don’t decorate, I don’t do crafts.  I do, however, clean up pretty well and can make everything look nice and neat, which probably suggests that in a previous life, [...]

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How Perfect is This for Weird and Whiny Wednesday?

by Kathleen Givens
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It’s that time of year again!  Yes, it’s time to open nominations for the Whine Sisters 2009 Person of the Year.  Nominate are open to all, but there are some requirements.  The nominee must have been in the news or gossip rags and sites frequently during 2009.  And the nominess must be exceptional in some way  Exceptionally good is [...]

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