Do You Believe That They Believe?
A week ago, the Rubins dined at a steakhouse even though the family matriarch (that would be me) doesn’t eat red meat. But I throw my…
Read articleMy Closet Has Skeletons. Literally.
Spring-Cleaning Rebirth New day, new month, new lightness. Oh, yes, indeedy, the Rubins have molted. We have shed our heavy domestic skins in favor of a…
Read articleReflections Of A Woman At A Magic Convention
First Impression: Where are the women? Answer to First Impression: They’ve been replaced by playing cards, trick ropes, and coins. Interesting Factoid: I still hold sway…
Read articleDr. J’s Life Lesson And How To Do A Goodreads Book Giveaway
Today’s post comes in two flavors. The first tastes of generality and should appeal to all. The second carries a hint of specificity and should interest…
Read articleThe Night I Realized It Wasn’t All About Me
Human beings are egocentric by nature. We start that way as infants, become even more me me me as toddlers, and then gradually shift to less…
Read articleDoctor Who? And Other Foolishness
After my last post, I owe you a short one. Yes, go ahead and do your happy dance. Sometimes names fit occupations like spandex fits skin.…
Read articleI Won’t Have What She’s Having
Caution. This one’s a gross out. But if you’re looking for calorie suppression after your turkey feast, then by all means, read on. My last post…
Read articleBook Signing Tips The Experts Don’t Tell You
Within five days, I experienced two book signings and a phone interview, which, for an awkward introvert, is like experiencing a colonoscopy, a non-anesthetized tooth extraction,…
Read articleAn Unexpected Gift
A few weeks ago, Mr. Rubin arrived home with a gift. For me. Removing his tie, he greeted me in the den and said, “I saw…
Read articleAre You What You Always Wanted To Be?
I’ve given you poo talk; I’ve given you lubricant talk; now I’ll give you serious talk. Mostly. Some may wonder how introverts like me end up…
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