Author Archives: Upright Ape

Sitcoms make me cry

Posted on May 18, 2011 by Upright Ape

You know, the “very special episode” of Growing Pains or Who’s the Boss. Yeah, yeah I’m dating myself. I already told you I’m 40 so who’s surprised? Anyway, that’s not the sitcom I mean. Stop reading if you don’t want … Continue reading →

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A Little Whimsy

Posted on May 13, 2011 by Upright Ape

One of the things I do to keep a little whimsy in my life is fun and sometimes outrageous fingernails. I really enjoy trying the latest nail design technique and specialty polish. So here is a picture of my current … Continue reading →

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Just a little vent

Posted on May 11, 2011 by Upright Ape

To all those women out there complaining that they didn’t get anything for Mother’s Day… Shut. Up. You are a mother. Do you know how many women would never ask for another present again, not just Mother’s Day, if they … Continue reading →

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Cycle Day 9

Posted on May 10, 2011 by Upright Ape

(I wrote this on 5/9/11) Just got back from an ultrasound and blood work. I wasn’t expecting to go in today. When I woke up I tested my LH levels. LH is luteinizing hormone, which is the hormone that “surges” … Continue reading →

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All good stories start after the beginning…

Posted on May 9, 2011 by Upright Ape

…and end before the end. This is something a screenwriting teacher told me, years ago. So, I am beginning after we have begun and we’ll just wait and see where I end. I haven’t written here for almost two years. Some of … Continue reading →

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Coming back soon

Posted on May 6, 2011 by Upright Ape

Life gets away from you…

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What happens in Vegas

Posted on June 4, 2009 by Upright Ape

…doesn’t stay in Vegas. Especially if you don’t do anything that needs to be kept secret. Mr. Pithecus and I headed out to Vegas Friday morning. We took the mega scenic route heading down the 40 and then off of … Continue reading →

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RIP Denver

Posted on May 20, 2009 by Upright Ape

Our little rattie furbaby, Denver, died yesterday in my arms. We’ll miss him terribly.

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Earth Day is coming (rant)

Posted on April 20, 2009 by Upright Ape

So, apparently Earth Day is coming. Do you know how I know this? The glut of ‘eco-friendly’ wedding posts in an old wedding community I used to frequent during planning, but now go back every now and then to look … Continue reading →

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New Camera!!

Posted on April 15, 2009 by Upright Ape

Woo! I got a new camera. This one to be exact. I had some fun… (click through to see full details) Color select mode. I had fun with this, but Mr. Pithecus actually took this pic. This is one of … Continue reading →

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