Tag Archives: love

Book review: ‘A Vacation On The Island of Ex-Boyfriends’ by Stacy Bierlein

Ever fantasize about seeing a lover again? In these scenarios you’re likely dressed to kill, looking as gorgeous and slim as you ever have; your hair is perfectly arranged, smile dazzling. The ex-boyfriend catches you mid-laugh as you hang on … Continue reading

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On meeting (friends) online

This is me toasting you. Because you’re awesome. At the height of Hanson’s popularity in 1997, I was one of countless 12-year-olds enamored with the flaxen-haired brothers. Since this was also around the time The Internet and web providers like … Continue reading

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A (new) movie script ending

I have a lot of break-up songs on my iPod. I was once a Broken-Hearted Girl, a moniker I wore like a badge of honor. I’ve always felt things deeply. When I was younger and less disciplined, this could result … Continue reading

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Book review: ‘Nice To Come Home To’ by Rebecca Flowers

It’s hard to sum up a book like Nice To Come Home To. I feel the snarky coming out, but . . . Rebecca Flowers’ novel about a 30-something realizing her life has gone awry isn’t terribly original. I mean, … Continue reading

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And know that you are everything

Back in high school, music was a necessary and palpable force in my life. My friends and I lived and died by the bands we loved and blasted — ‘NSYNC, Hanson, Britney Spears, Dashboard Confessional — until we could sing their tunes in … Continue reading

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Book review: ‘Cross Currents’ by John Shors

Beautiful, isolated Ko Phi Phi in Thailand is known for its lush scenery, gorgeous beaches and friendly locals. Lek and Sarai own the Rainbow Resort, a haven for both tourists and their three young children. When a handsome young American … Continue reading

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