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One Sister's Rant
gypsyroxylee.wordpress.com
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A humorous look into relationship, family, and personal circumstances that oftentimes confuse us, make us laugh, question our reality or plain make us laugh cause we're too tired to do anything else.Come along for the ride!
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Can you pour me some coffee while I peruse Facebook?

Last night, upon arriving from having dinner with the Significant Other, I was greeted at the door by the Son. “Judging by Auntie M’s Facebook update, she’s either trying to snag an...

2 days ago

It’s Roxy’s birthday!

Today little Roxy turns three. That’s 21 in doggie years, folks. This makes me wonder what privileges she’s entitled to in the animal world. Not that it matters much considering our littl...

6 days ago

Is it bathing suit time already?

In less than a month and a half, I’ll be headed for Spain. I should be jumping for joy, but I’m too busy fretting over the fact that soon, my outfit du jour will be a bathing suit. Becaus...

22 may 12

Shonda Rhimes, how could you?

cc licensed ( BY NC SD ) flickr photo shared by harold.lloyd Spoiler alert: If you haven’t yet seen the season finale of Grey’s Anatomy, you might want to wait till you do before reading ...

18 may 12

WordPress, why did you add that annoying checkmark?

Good day, everyone! I’ve spent the better part of my morning pinning like crazy on Pinterest. Yes, it is wonderful to be on break and have access to my laptop again. But alas, happiness is neve...

14 may 12

One man’s definition of masculinity

Today the Son takes his last final exam. His summer break begins this afternoon. And thank goodness, because these past two weeks have been grueling. For anyone who has helped a twenty year old study...

11 may 12

Won’t you grab a cup of coffee and witness 10 signs that spring is getting warmer?

One of the best things about living in Europe is being able to witness the changing seasons. Four times a year, my eyes feast on different scenes: spring, with its burgeoning blossoms, summer’s...

08 may 12

Is it time to call the Dog Whisperer?

I don’t know about the rest of you coffee drinkers, but I’ve come to associate drinking coffee with the act of socializing. For the most part, this usually entails phone conversations wit...

04 may 12

Do these pants make me look groovy?

Spying myself in a shop window while I walked Roxy this afternoon made me realize I have to start dressing better. Really, even a strong advocate of “clothes don’t make the monk” li...

02 may 12

How important are comments to bloggers?

cc licensed ( BY ) flickr photo shared by GRwitters I think every blogger remembers his or her first. You know, the first comment made by someone other than a family member, close friend, or spouse. ...

24 apr 12

Who’s ready to stop the insanity?

cc licensed ( BY NC SD ) flickr photo shared by Ian Muttoo I remember the first time I heard poetry slammer, Katie Makkai, define the word pretty. I remember sitting in my chair motionless; tears str...

20 apr 12

Road trip, anyone?

cc licensed ( BY NC SD ) flickr photo shared by Stuck in Customs This weekend, my 77-year-old mother embarked on a new adventure. Without the slightest hesitation, she joined my 22-year-old niece and...

16 apr 12

Doggie stroller, anyone?

Everybody, meet my Mom’s furry friend, Olivia. She’s a feisty seventeen pound Jack Russell Terrier. Last night, my mom called to tell me that she’s decided to bring Olivia to Spain ...

13 apr 12

Is this the way Starbucks makes lemon cake?

cc licensed ( BY NC ) flickr photo shared by Chiot’s Run Many of you may not know this, but I love to cook. My passion for cooking started when I was a little girl. Every other morning, nana wo...

09 apr 12

What is it about red lipstick?

cc licensed ( BY NC ND ) flickr photo shared by Insomnia PHT This morning, after a long walk in the park, Roxy and I sat down on a bench to soak up some sun. A few minutes later, an … Continue&...

03 apr 12

Is this what poets call affairs of the heart?

cc licensed ( BY NC SD ) flickr photo shared by Audringje A humble attempt at flash fiction. Honest critique most welcome! Dear Diary, no, that sounded too childish. Dear God, no, definitely not. Thi...

30 mar 12

Will you be reenacting The Hangover at this bachelor party?

cc licensed ( BY NC SD ) flickr photo shared by pynomoscato Good day, everyone! On Saturday, the Significant Other went to a bachelor party. We had this gem of a conversation on Friday night and I ju...

26 mar 12

Return of the spammers!

Friends, according to the latest spam commenters, it appears my blog has become so boring, it’s got some of them speaking in tongues. Yesterday, my spam box gave me these fabulous gems: “...

22 mar 12

Is it always good to avoid confrontation?

Today I had to make a tough decision. I had to decide whether to avoid confrontation with the Daughter by pretending everything was okay or address a situation and express my difference of opinion. I...

20 mar 12

What makes for a phenomenal woman?

This morning, the Son and I did something we haven’t done in a long time: we went out for coffee. As we approached the café, the Son said, “Why don’t we sit outside?” There wa...

14 mar 12

Is there such a thing as a one sentence conversation?

Folks, Spring break has arrived! At last, a break from nagging reminding the Son to set his alarm clock, study for midterms, and complete projects. I’m finally able to clear away the mountains ...

13 mar 12

What do you mean you saw a black cat?

My family has a flare for drama. It’s not just me, folks, it’s every member of our clan. The men in our family aren’t allowed to call the women “drama queens,” given the...

08 mar 12

Kim, this one’s for you!

Good day, everyone. Not too long ago, Kim, from My Inner Chick, wrote the following in one of her comments, “I love reading your blog and I loooove Roxy.Please add her photo to your next blog p...

05 mar 12

Is comparison the thief of joy?

“Comparison is the thief of joy.”– Theodore Roosevelt When Corinne, from Everyday Gyann, encouraged readers to write a blog post that agreed or disagreed with this quote, I knew imm...

01 mar 12

Who wants to be Jim Caviezel’s Person of Interest?

This weekend allowed me the chance to catch up with some of my favorite shows; one of these being Person of Interest, starring Jim Caviezel. If any of you follow me on Twitter, you know by now that I...

28 feb 12

Is life passing us by?

cc licensed ( BY NC ND ) flickr photo shared by Chris Gin Long after I’d eaten the bruschetta, drank the wine, and hung up the phone, my mind kept wandering to something my sister had said. “Li...

23 feb 12

Can someone pass the bruschetta?

cc licensed ( BY NC ND ) flickr photo shared by Felipe Neves Last night, as I carried out the preparations that would ensure an eve of much deserved rest and relaxation, I heard the worst sound a wom...

20 feb 12

Thank you!

cc licensed ( BY NC ND ) flickr photo shared by Shandi-lee Hello everyone, When I set out to work with Monica on this post, I never thought it would be this much fun. Yet fun has been only one of the...

17 feb 12

One shot, two stories

cc licensed ( BY ) flickr photo shared by Keoni Cabral Hello everyone, With Valentine’s Day right around the corner, I’ve decided to “shake things up.” Does this mean I’...

13 feb 12

Does coffee induce dreaming?

As I glanced at the alarm clock for the tenth time, I knew I had to admit defeat. Insomnia had triumphed once again. The Significant Other, in his forever “fix it” mode, gently suggested,...

08 feb 12

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