On A Limb with Claudia

Well, all right. I’m moderately interesting as long as there’s nothing good on TV.
I am not very good at talking about myself, so it’s interesting to me to see what questions people ask. These thoughtful questions is asked by Chani.
As I write these answers, I find myself wrestling with the desire to explain, [...]

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Dear little blonde “woman” with the four carat diamond ring,
I realize that it’s your first day at the gym with your husband. (I assume he’s your husband since you are wearing that little sparkler.)
But yes, I am in fact using (scrunch my nose like you did) ALL of these big weights. If you [...]

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I love lingerie. I especially love expensive lingerie.
Thursday Thirteen #3
Here’s thirteen reasons why:
1. Secret. No one knows that you are wearing beautiful lacy panties except you. It’s like a special secret. I wear beautiful undies to the gym, to work, and just hanging out at home. And no one [...]

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I didn’t realize this was such a big deal but it turns out that some people aren’t sure if dogs have belly buttons.
After much negotiation, Rosie agreed to have a photo taken of her belly button so that you could take a look.

That my friends is a dog belly button.
Class dismissed.
 

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While I was going to graduate school, I worked at a Wilderness Outfitters in West Los Angeles.
One day, not long after Julia Roberts dumped him, Keifer Sutherland rolled up to the store on his Harley.
To say that he was drunk, is a gross understatement.  He was totaled, reeking,  completely smashed.
I’ve never seen someone so drunk [...]

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Another brilliant comic by Hilary Price of Rhymes with Orange.
After achieving my goal of becoming the trophy wife, and actually meeting the naked neighbor (who is very nice), I decided I needed a new impossible goal for the fall.
I decided to decrease my percent fat.
It’s pretty easy for me to lose pounds, but to actually [...]

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Hey folks - A couple people have said that this site gets a little “wonky” sometimes.  I’ve updated the programs and the theme to see if I can correct that.  Please let me know as I cannot recreate what you see at home.
Cheers!
Claudia

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I am spending today (and tomorrow, and probably the next day and…) helping a friend move so pardon another meme so soon after Thursday.
Heart in San Francisco asked me the following questions. If you would like to be interviewed either shoot me an email or put it in the comments. I’ll get the [...]

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Growing up around schizophrenic alcoholics, I deeply value the truth. I really like honest people. I am very sensitive to the things people say that aren’t exactly lies but also aren’t the truth.
Thirteen things people say that mean something else.
Thursday Thirteen #3:
1. “Will you excuse me for a moment?” Actual meaning: I’m [...]

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You’ve seen this email.  Naked pictures of Jessica Alba or Cameron Diaz or Scarlett Johansson or Courtney Cox or any starlet who you know wouldn’t ever take their clothes off for a camera.  I just erase the email, shake my head and move on.
What would you do if you received an email that said this:
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