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A Letter to Congress
Feel free to send this to your congressmen as well.
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Making an Entrance
Carpe Annum, dear reader!
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Drunken Karaoke
It’s funny, unless you live next door and are trying to sleep.
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An Introvert Throws a Party
Now that I’m a homeowner, I decided to have a housewarming party, for many reasons. First of all, it would give me the incentive to actually unpack. Second, this is a very close-knit community, and I really want to become a part of that. This would give my neighbors a chance to get to know…
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Slumber Parties
Did you ever have a slumber party as a child? Just thinking back on them gives me butterflies in my stomach. It was always so exciting to change your routine, stay up late, giggle with friends, eat unhealthy stuff, gossip, bond, play… Seriously, why did we ever stop? I think it would be great fun…
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Mudbug Hot Tubbing
The other day I began what I hope will be an annual tradition. I attended a friend’s Mudbug Hot Tubbing party. What a blast. There must have been 70 people crammed in to her back yard, each one nicer than the last. No, we weren’t sitting in hot tubs, thank God. Given that everyone was…
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Storytelling Parties
A friend of mine had a party the other night that was a great success. Usually I avoid parties, especially ones where the only person I know will be the host. I’m just too introverted to mingle with strangers. But this party was structured in a way that it made “mingling” unnecessary. 12 people came,…
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On Making a Fool of Oneself
I just watched a short Youtube video about a guy in Perth, Australia who likes to start impromptu dance parties with strangers on trains. What fun! Before long, most everyone on the train is getting their groove on, and I’m sure they all have smiles on their faces for the rest of the day. I…