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Julie: Foot Shame

by satellitesisters August 6, 2009

Do you apologize for your feet at nail shops? Do you wear closed-toed shoes on the hottest day of the summer? Do flip-flops and skimpy sandals make you shutter because you know that they won’t provide the “coverage” you need? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you may suffer like I do, [...]

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Lian: My next career?

by satellitesisters May 15, 2009

Lately, the morning newspaper has not been a source of inspiration. But an article today on becoming a professional property caretaker caught my eye. This is a former ski bum’s dream. I yearned for a caretaker gig in my twenties, to live rent-free and ski all day. But those jobs were elusive and I really [...]

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Liz: Busting Bra Sizing Wide Open

by satellitesisters April 9, 2009

Not long ago, I mentioned to my friend Laura that I had a crazy experience at a local bra shop that Sheila had recommended. I went in thinking I was one size and came out a wildly different size. Way smaller band, way bigger cups. What’s up with that?
As we laughed [...]

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Lian: Get on Your Boots

by satellitesisters March 1, 2009

My husband and I just had a conversation before he headed out for his ten- mile run and we agreed: today’s Sunday papers may be the most depressing ever. At our house, we get the New York Times and The Los Angeles Times, but I’m sure your local papers had the same range of grim [...]

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Lian: Sheila, I’m thinking of you!

by satellitesisters February 27, 2009

Sheila, every time the ad for the Snuggie comes on, not only does my family hoot and howl, we think of Aunt Sheila on her cozy couch. And the possibility of your arms getting cold while you reach for the remote, Sheila. As Colin always says when we see the ad, “We should get one [...]

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