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Why I’m avoiding bass and embracing bridges

By Queen of Quirky | Published: September 13, 2011

Do you know what bass is? No, not the fish. BASS- where your ass meets your back and you can’t tell the difference. Ew. Why are you sharing this, Queen of Quirky? Because words such as bass, butterflies, fire hydrants, bridges  and planks that used to conjure up neutral, if not pleasant feelings (who doesn’t like butterflies?) now [...]

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I think I just bought mom jeans and I might be okay with that

By Queen of Quirky | Published: January 4, 2010

What just happened here? Let’s retrace my steps: Went to Marshalls to look for cheap jeans that cover my rear when I sit and don’t highlight my mini-gut when worn with tight shirts. Drug seven pairs into dressing room. Tried on five (couldn’t get my thighs into two.) Left store with dark-washed jeans complete with  gut-hiding front [...]

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Walk, no run away from middle winter weight gain…

By Queen of Quirky | Published: November 18, 2009

It’s that time of year. The cold, damp, dark evenings in Kansas City come early. And my spring/summer/fall routine of running with Gertie after work dies a slow death. There is nothing more appealing on these chilly nights than my couch, a blanket, some pasta (with heavy cream somewhere in the sauce) and a glass of [...]

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