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My very personal reason for honoring Black History Month

Posted on February 6, 2025 by Naomi

This morning, I was looking into my medicine cabinet mirror (not for long; I’m not vain in the morning), when the word “steroid” popped up in my head. In that medicine cabinet were several steroid-based medications which have made my … Continue reading →

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About my gas stove and gas in general

Posted on January 16, 2023 by Naomi

When did it become de rigueur to sneer politely at the notion of cooking on electric stoves? Back when I started to try cooking, as opposed to grilling a chop and throwing together a salad. That is to say, when pretension … Continue reading →

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I am herein reporting a supply chain problem

Posted on December 29, 2022 by Naomi

Halls sugar-free cough drops. Because of a chronic lung problem called bronchiectasis, I’ve developed a mild dependency on Halls. They’re the strongest cough drops, with the most menthol. I’m willing to admit some of my dependency is, well, addictive behavior … Continue reading →

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