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She's leaving today! And she knows now. Broadway. Work for mama. Broadway. Back. And, being the misfit I am, I'm not here to seek guest posts (I do love me some real-time, real-life blogging)---but purveyors of F.W.B. and lottsa distractions to bother the husband while we're away. Any takers? Any NYC-with an eight year old tips? Any fave things or sights we should ... Continue Reading

Reflections on my first 5k (Tornado guest post).

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We've chatted about whether it's OK to blog about our kids.  I asked the Child if I could blog our 5k.  She flatly informed me she was putting it on *her* as-of-yet-unnamed blog (runjolly.com or mizfitjr.com).  She agreed to an interview until her site is up.  Good crap I love this child.   Let's start from the beginning.  What did you think of training for a 5k? Was it fun Running for ... Continue Reading

I’m a CHIMP.

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If I could *choose* to be a CHIMP Id either be one of Jane Goodall's or one of the Tornado's. The former being understood & heard on an emotional level while the latter immediately clothed in bright apparel & have ears lovingly pierced with fancy hoops. I'd be a happy chimp either way. Alas, my CHIMP'ing is neither scientific nor fancy. I'm choosing to be a mail chimp. A this ... Continue Reading

A goal life

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http://debbyweighsin.wordpress.com/2013/11/18/about-that-goal-weight/ http://www.nextavenue.org/article/2013-11/how-identify-one-thing-you-were-born-do ... Continue Reading

The knitted flower.

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    Yesterday at baggage claim a woman gave the child this knitted (?) flower. She'd watched us on the flight & wanted her to have it. She'd purchased the flower from a street child in Peru & carried it with her though her travels snapping photos along the way. I told her about our move & she was even more excited to pass the flower along. Life is so interesting. ... Continue Reading

Merry Misfit’mas!

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After my recent ramblings about Christmas fatigue--it surprised Oakland friends we trekked to see Santa and plop on his lap. The thing is, while we don't celebrate the holiday, Santa holds a special place in my heart. More specifically photos with Santa. Ive written about the Tornado's adoption and shared how she resembled a Buddha in her initial pictures. We poured over those first ... Continue Reading

What’s in your bra?

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This post is inspired by too many people and blogs to cite. Too too many to give adequate link-love. From SHAPE Magazine to my fave Coco there have been an abundance of "whats in your gym bag?" or "whats in your purse?" posts. And, seeing as Im the consummate misfit, each time I spy one I think: I dont own a gym bag. I never carry a purse.  I stuff everything in my bra. And, seeing as Im ... Continue Reading

Blends. Blogger friends. Whatever you call them…

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Once upon a time there was a blogger lady whom I knew---but not too too well. I liked her writing.  I wished I possessed her knitting skills.  I COVETED HER CRANIUM (she.one.smart.protein-cookie.) And then my birthday arrived.  And then said blogger lady emailed me a you tube link. A link to her sharing a familial tradition and reading the entire Dr. Seuss' Birthday Book! (he's one ... Continue Reading

Happy EXERCISE like a pirate day!

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To know our misfit trio is to know today is one of our FAVE DAYS and an occasion we celebrate with WILD abandon. We have pirate costumes. We have pirate tattoos (of the temporary & the not-so variety). We have a family flag of the pirate'y persuasion. We have pirate'y cold weather leg coverings.   We have pirate technology.   We have ... Continue Reading

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