Tag Archives: rant

“Capitol Couture”? Oh, give me a BREAK

K, really? Before I rant about how wrong, wrong, wrong and WRONG this is, I should probably preface my opinion by talking about how unfashionable I am. Merriam-Webster online lists several definitions of the word ‘style’, and guess what? They contradict: – “A distinctive manner …
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Tsk.

I understand that disappointment is the result of unmet expectations. As such, when I’m disappointed I like to re-examine my expectations to make sure they were realistic in the first place. That way, I can avoid similar disappointment in the …
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“womanhood” – mini-rant

We don’t get cable at my house, but we do get a few channels off the antennae; most of which are french. As such, I’m often watching something I don’t really want to watch. Today, for example, I sat down …
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%@^#!

DISCLAIMER: I’m very sick and couldn’t get rid of my shifts today and tomorrow; CRANKY. Hear ye. “Stationary” is not the same as “note cards”. One is lined paper for letter-writing. The other is folded cardboard. Where on earth can …
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Knitting books – a rant

I collect knitting books. By knitting books, I mean books containing patterns; for technique, I have the Stitch n Bitch series by my hero Debbie Stoller as well as Knitting Without Tears by Elizabeth Zimmerman. I collect them for purposes …
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Really pissed off

I didn’t always loathe Mazim magazine they way I do now. I used to ignore the pictures of airbrushed, plastic hookers and enjoy the frank attitude of the articles and reviews. Then one day the photos started to really bug …
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