Tag Archives: clothing

I am going to drink a beer and complain about bras.

Posted on October 3, 2009 by laurenflax

You know what? There is something that bra manufacturers and department store buyers need to know: We’re out there. That’s right, we’re out there: small women with big boobs, and we are tired of wearing sports bras all the time. … Continue reading →

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What I Learned On My Summer Vacation

Posted on August 16, 2009 by laurenflax

1. A bathing suit and shoes looks ridiculous, no matter your age or physical condition. Flip-flops are passable, but just barely. 2. That leafy stuff leafing all over everything near the highways (and everything else) in North Carolina is kudzu. … Continue reading →

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IDs, of sorts.

Posted on July 16, 2009 by laurenflax

1. I am determined to spend the remainder of my time as a thirty-four year old wearing things that will officially become inappropriate and tacky the second I turn thirty-five. I think nine months of miniskirts and short-shorts is as … Continue reading →

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Green Shoes, meet Yellow Shoes. Yellow Shoes, meet Green Shoes.

Posted on June 28, 2009 by laurenflax

The original plan for last night was to stay at home, do some girly stuff, arrange Personal Jesus for accordion, and enjoy the night to myself while Scott went to his gig. After the girly stuff and the accordion playing, … Continue reading →

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How My Brain Works

Posted on June 24, 2009 by laurenflax

Transcript, brain activity at 3:42 am. Rightbrain: Thongs! Leftbrain: Mwwwrfh. Rightbrain: Thongs! Leftbrain: Huh? Rightbrain: Thongs! Thongs! Thongs! Leftbrain: You did not just wake us up at 3:42 in the morning to think about thongs. Rightbrain: Thongs! Besides, I did … Continue reading →

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I cracked.

Posted on June 2, 2009 by laurenflax

Here is how I know there is still work to be done: Yesterday I became thoroughly enraged by a woman’s ass. I encountered her and her ass several times during my trip to Whole Foods. She was wearing a dress … Continue reading →

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Same Planet, Different Worlds

Posted on May 16, 2009 by laurenflax

Amid the craziness of the past week, there were two concerts. I. Unwigged and Unplugged: Christopher Guest, Harry Shearer and Michael McKean at the Lyric Cost $11 for parking (We had free tickets.) Crowd Nerdy. A smattering of hipsters, but … Continue reading →

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O-pening Day, Matzoh Brei, and eBay: It's April

Posted on April 6, 2009 by laurenflax

O-pening DayThe opening day ceremonies and national anthem at Camden Yards made me all weepy. I am such a sucker. But, did I imagine it or did the crowd boo Biden throwing out the first pitch? Aside from the respect … Continue reading →

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Get me off this crazy thing.

Posted on April 1, 2009 by laurenflax

Regarding the wacky side effects of drugs that appear in approximately .014% of users: It turns out that I am the .014% of users. Radiating back pain and headache over the right eye? Got it. Nausea, fatigue, and sleep disturbances? … Continue reading →

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Those Were the Days My Friend

Posted on March 28, 2009 by laurenflax

For quite a few years now, after January 1st I have considered myself the age I am going to turn in that year. So, if asked my age between January 1 and April 19, I have to think really hard … Continue reading →

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