Big Little Wolf's Daily Plate of Crazy

Are all stereotypes true? When we generalize about people or a place, is that bad? Is judging something as “bad” – bad?
Stereotypes and generalizations

Yesterday I wrote about why I find France, and French men irresistible. And everything I wrote was true – to me. As for the stereotypes and generalizations about French men? I stand [...]

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So my kid is up at 4:00 am, Friday morning. Yes, this morning. In the kitchen. Which of course wakes me up, after four blissful hours which possibly could have extended into five. I’m a light sleeper no matter what, and these days, that’s an understatement.
So I pad out to the kitchen (10 steps [...]

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I wandered into this, compliments of Google. Perhaps you’ve seen it elsewhere, but I loved it. (But then, what’s not to love? It’s delicious and romantic in an endearing, geeky sort of way.)  A Parisian love story. Even though it’s an ad for Google, it’s quite charming, meandering from a few key phrases to translate [...]

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Fill in the blanks? Random thoughts? 
Oooo baby, yeah!! Give this Female2Female word-image-thought blog challenge a twirl. I found it on the lovely April’s blog post today. Just copy the bolded words, and complete the sentence or thought with whatever comes to mind first.
Then link up over at Female2Female. It’s fun!
Female2Female Random meme
If I [...]

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Leaving… on a jet plane…

Grab the passport, pack in an hour, and hop on a plane – for a fabulous destination!
Oh yes. I used to do it in a heart beat, with no worries and a great deal of efficiency. Moreover, I was always excited to travel – especially if it meant the airport (great [...]

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I recently described a transatlantic booty call from an old friend – with the possibility of a free trip to Paris (compliments of his generosity).
French sex versus responsible parenting? For me, it’s a no-brainer; I received commiseration from the single moms (how romantic, how nice to dream, etc.), and from the single dads – encouragement [...]

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First, check your teeth for a bit of broccoli. Use the rear-view mirror if you must, as he runs into the Seven Eleven for you-know-what. It’s the third date, and you’re GO for lift-off. Sex!
Kissing is key, but if you’re about to embark on Third Date Sex (TDS) you’ve already sampled the smooching in [...]

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Entertain guests without the stress?
You bet. You can entertain guests without breaking a sweat – whether for the weekend, or longer – a week, even a month.
Offering a hospitable and enjoyable time to visiting friends and family needn’t be a headache, or outrageously costly. All it takes is a little bit of thought, a [...]

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Billboard from IKEA. Clouds like cobblestones against an inky sky. A train passes; we pick up speed, underground again, lights reflecting against windows. So few people. Behind me now. I feel him behind me now.
It’s late. White shirts, blank faces, no babies or commuters. More white shirts. Good, I think he’s leaving. My black hair, [...]

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Packing until midnight. Television until after one a.m. to fall asleep, finally. Up at six. Shower. Dog. Repacking. . . Enough clothes for a week, and it’s only a long weekend.
Hair, wet. Headed to the station.  Showing previews of The Taking of Pelham 123, the remake. In the subway? Whose idea was that?

Station A:  [...]

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