Category Archives: irrelevant reverence

Living Small

Posted on August 14, 2019 by Mrs. Spit

I have no problem with the Buddhist assertion that life is suffering. I say this not in a cynical world weary sort of way. It’s just a statement of fact. Life involves suffering. What I struggled with is the idea … Continue reading →

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What you Call Yourself

Posted on March 14, 2018 by Mrs. Spit

Last summer I had a very explosive fight with a friend, which effectively ended our friendship.  After doing what seemed like a somewhat chauvinist thing, my friend pointed out that he was a feminist. Actually, he insisted he was a … Continue reading →

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In the Window (Staring Back at Me)

Posted on June 23, 2017 by Mrs. Spit

A few months ago I drove past the thrift store near my house and my wedding dress was on the mannequin in the window. I suppose this wasn’t a surprise. I had donated it some months previously. I held on … Continue reading →

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An Agnostic’s Lent

Posted on April 5, 2016 by Mrs. Spit

A friend tells this hilarious story about a meeting where one of his female staff announced that she was giving up chocolate and coffee for lent. He asked if she was also going to give up the affair she was … Continue reading →

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Rose Quartz and Woo-Woo

Posted on February 24, 2016 by Mrs. Spit

I’m not into woo-woo. I call it woo-woo and I’m pretty fierce about science and evidence. I get exposed to woo-wo0 – I have a fair number of friends who are. I guess I should be clear – I’m not into … Continue reading →

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See All Memories from August 24

Posted on August 24, 2015 by Mrs. Spit

This morning Facebook showed me photo’s of my old dog. There was her face, with a big doggy grin. Two years ago today we were at the vet’s in that photo and she was probably getting a dose of the arthritis … Continue reading →

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Deus Ex Machina

Posted on April 30, 2015 by Mrs. Spit

My therapist said that when I was upset, worried, angry, stuck on something, it was worth asking myself what I needed. I lay in bed, I sit on the couch, I run on the treadmill and I ask what I need. … Continue reading →

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The changing of the light

Posted on February 12, 2015 by Mrs. Spit

When I was younger, the change in the seasons, and particularly in the hours of light always took me by surprise. I would notice how it got so very dark so very soon in December, and then suddenly in May, … Continue reading →

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Fervent, Faint and Few

Posted on August 7, 2014 by Mrs. Spit

In some things it is easy to figure out how to show love – David moved into his first apartment last weekend, and I could show up to unpack the kitchen and buy him a starter set of groceries. It’s … Continue reading →

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And God Bless You For It

Posted on June 4, 2013 by Mrs. Spit

I happened to watch a Fox news segment yesterday, which is a dubious proposition at the best of times. I stay away from Fox, it causes my blood to boil and in the long run, that can’t be good for … Continue reading →

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