Monthly Archives: December 2008

A Day Off

Posted on December 17, 2008 by marijean

Monday I used one of my last remaining vacation days. I went off the grid for about eight hours — a needed break. How did I use the day? I met a dear friend for lunch at a restaurant I’d … Continue reading →

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Charlottesville Tweetup Today

Posted on December 12, 2008 by marijean

Noon. At Rapture (on the downtown mall). Because Jim Duncan said so. See you there!

Posted in Charlottesville | Tagged blogger gathering in charlottesville, c'ville tweetup, charlottesville tweetup, Elizabeth McCullough, Jennifer McKeever, jim duncan, jim duncan's tweetup, Marijean Jaggers, Rapture in charlottesville, Steve Whitaker, tweetup | Comments Off

Despite the Fake Bellybutton, the Girl is Not a Clone

Posted on December 8, 2008 by marijean

This is a story about a girl and a rare disease; a story I should have told you long ago, but didn’t think of it till now. The girl, our girl, once had a rare disease called an Urachal Cyst. … Continue reading →

Posted in The Girl | Tagged bellybutton surgery, rare baby disease, rare diseases, the girl's first surgery, urachal cyst | 11 Comments

Worst Movies of 2008

Posted on December 6, 2008 by marijean

My single friend Barry has no family where he lives so, as an annual tradition, on Christmas, he and our mutual friend Busta spend the day drinking coffee with Bailey’s and watching bad movies. Today’s question is: What bad movies … Continue reading →

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Panera and St. Louis Bread Co.

Posted on December 1, 2008 by marijean

I’m meeting a friend at Panera this morning. Did you know that Panera is St. Louis Bread Co. throughout the St. Louis metropolitan area? Of course, you did, if you are reading this in St. Louis. Panera is based in … Continue reading →

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