Category Archives: writing

Who wears the pants in your family?

Posted on January 22, 2012 by Julia Barrett

Tweet Have you ever wondered about the etymology of the word “pants”?  I mean, we all say, “Let me get my pants on,” and “Pull your pants up.”  You’re really wearing a pair of pants, or are you?  I’m wearing … Continue reading →

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Is it odd to like lasagna served over lettuce?

Posted on January 19, 2012 by Julia Barrett

Tweet I know, it’s sick, right?  I also like my Bolognese sauce served over ice cold lettuce instead of pasta.  I enjoy the contrast between hot and bubbly and cold and crunchy.  Plus I don’t like commercial pasta.  To me … Continue reading →

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I think your comments are priceless.

Posted on January 18, 2012 by Julia Barrett

Tweet It’s all you boys and goyls.  You are the reason I maintain this blog and you are the reason I write books.  Give yourselves a big old pat on the back, or maybe some rich dark chocolate from me. … Continue reading →

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So you wanna be a writer, huh.

Posted on January 17, 2012 by Julia Barrett

Tweet Two words:  Mass Media.  I specialized in Mass Media in high school, an experimental program which included writing, art, literature, film and film making. Know your stuff.  It’s not just a matter of reading books, although I do believe … Continue reading →

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Put that ice cold beer on my chest.

Posted on January 15, 2012 by Julia Barrett

Tweet Please… Chest burn.  Need ice cold beer on the burn.  Thursday I had my chest painted with a substance that smelled like fried rubber, you know, the way trucks smell as they descend from Tahoe or Berthoud Pass.  Cripes! … Continue reading →

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