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Motherhood – the act of breathing

Nothing can prepare you for motherhood — except of course Lamaze class. It’s been 20 years since I graduated with a license to breathe and I still don’t consider myself prepared. I can usually breathe just fine, but the complexities of motherhood go beyond mere breathing.

Facebook friends: What type are you?

I am a member of Facebook — the social networking service. I’m not alone. According to estimates, 50 percent of the good folks in the U.S. have a Facebook account, and the website boasts over 845 million active users worldwide.

That’s no briefcase – that’s my murse

Good news from the experts who predict the economic forecast: The outlook for the financial horizon may be on the upswing — in large part because of men’s bracelets.

Campaign promises in a purrfect world

My fellow Americans, it is me, the Cat. I am here in all my feline finery, ready to provide you with exceptional intellectual commentary, along with a rather cataclysmic announcement.

The mysteries of another spring that’s sprung to life

Think spring! Those two words resonate with connotations of contentment and cheer for the majority of us. What’s not to love about the possibilities that come from turning the page of winter over to a season filled with longer days, warmer temperatures and new life?

High school dreams creep into middle age

We’ve all had them: high school dreams. Not the kind that involve graduating as class valedictorian or being named to the homecoming court. I’m talking dreams as in those adventures we experience while our bodies are asleep and our mind is doing its nightly aerobic rapid eye movement workout.

Fashion trends meet real life with the power brow

The birth of the power brow: fashion trends meet real life I’ve never been one to follow the fashion trends. This is due to a lack of abilities. It’s a time, money and effort thing. I don’t have enough of any of the above to be a trendy fashionista — or a fashionable trendinista. At least I didn’t think I did, until now.

Put the ‘fun’ back in shopping this holiday season

Shopping used to be fun — before I became a mom and started to put things like dog food and toilet bowl cleaner in my cart. When you are buying the likes of bleach and coffee filters and have a list as long as Santa’s beard, shopping feels more like a chore than an event.

Giving thanks all year long

Gratitude: We all acknowledge the inherent value of being grateful — at least we do on the fourth Thursday in November. We fill our mouths and our stomachs with too much good food and spend a moment or a mealtime pondering the things for which we are thankful.

Rules of the universe, according to the cat

Meow. It’s me again. The cat. From time to time I take a crack at this column stuff. If you are reading this, today is your lucky day.

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Drama and adventure of a Hollywood life

Twice in the last month, I’ve found myself in an uncomfortable position. It’s not what you might think. I wasn’t in an exercise class or a dentist’s chair. My discomfort didn’t have anything to do with driving the kids to school before my morning shower or even wearing a cotton gown that tied in back.

Daylight Savings Time – all day, every day, year round

This week put an official end to Daylight Savings Time for the year. Most of us dutifully set our clocks back an hour, and didn’t give much thought to the matter. In November we “fall back,” in March, we “spring ahead.” So what?

King of Pop – gone but far from over

Just when you thought it was safe to put your single, sequined glove back into the drawer, you realize that Michael Jackson may be dead, but he’s far from over.