I think this Phil Vassar song about the class valedictorian becoming a fashion model is every nerdy girl's dream. The title is a bit of a stretch for this blog post but tied with last week's post One about my struggles being the lonely girl in school it fits with this too. This week some… Continue reading Looking Good Carlene
Month: February 2014
One
That's the official title of the Three Dog Night song fitting for the single people on Valentine's Day. While I'm not single and haven't been for two decades, I understand deeply the pain of being alone. From about age thirteen (i.e. seventh grade and my first crush) through twenty-one, Valentine's Day was the sick reminder… Continue reading One
Centerfold (But not an Engineer)
80s songs, It's A Wonderful Life, and Volkswagen. All things I love involving some combination of angels, wings, and engineers. OK, I only picked the song, so I could get a provocative title. While others are yammering on about racism by those who didn't love the Coca-Cola ad, I'm tackling sexism with a tongue cramped from… Continue reading Centerfold (But not an Engineer)
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