Category Archives: The U.N.

The Middle: Sniffing Butts and Michelle Obama’s Affair (it’s all here)

Posted on November 14, 2012 by

Note: The highlighted words/phrases here take you to previous posts about that subject, or explanations of things discussed. Try it. That said, the links are not there to simply promote old posts. Most of you have either already checked these … Continue reading →

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The Middle: This Is Not About the Election.

Posted on November 7, 2012 by

This is The Middle. The Middle of the week, and the day I try to write a shorter post. Not today. I’m exhausted and have no time… no time as in, I’m taking time from the things I really need … Continue reading →

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The Middle… Dissolving the U.N. and Other Updates.

Posted on June 13, 2012 by

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A Bunch of Kids Made Me Cry…

Posted on June 11, 2012 by

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Fifty Shades of Humiliation… at Costco.

Posted on May 14, 2012 by

WARNING:  Kids, my kids (adopted or birthed), do not read this one! Do not read it. Trust me, it’s embarrassing enough without you thinking of fifty new ways that your mom is not who you thought she was. Best to … Continue reading →

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If I’m Ever in China, 这会咬我! (Reflections on the U.N.)

Posted on April 28, 2012 by

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The Middle… The U.N.: Squeezing Every Ounce of Magic from Disney.

Posted on April 4, 2012 by

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Ganstas, TMI and More, From The U.N.

Posted on March 26, 2012 by

Note to new readers:  Our family took in two foreign exchange students this year. Denmark is a 17 yr old girl. China is a 16 yr old boy. The U.S. is our 15 yr old son (Little Man). Israel, when home, is … Continue reading →

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The Middle… 20,000: Twice The Ego For The Price of One.

Posted on March 21, 2012 by

Warning:  If you read my post in October, Brought To You By the Number 10,000… One Big Ego trip, written on the occasion of reaching 10,000 views for my blog (in three months), then you could theoretically stop reading now. This will … Continue reading →

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The Middle… The U.N. Ab Work Out

Posted on March 7, 2012 by

Note to new readers:  Our family took in two foreign exchange students this year. Denmark is a 17 yr old girl. China is a 16 yr old boy. The U.S. is our 15 yr old son (Little Man). Israel, when home, is … Continue reading →

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