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About judisunshine

At 37, I can't believe that I'm 37. I operate by the Elliot-from-"Scrubs" principle that every woman is a 13-year-old girl at heart. Such is not to infantilize, but merely to recognize that we are all humans and searching for life meaning, at the core. That's what my blog is about. An ever-present search to figuratively hold hands in this world, with anyone and everyone who Gets It.

5 Reasons to Watch “The O.C.”

As y’all know, being topical is my number-one priority, and today is no exception, for this is no repost! I’ve been rewatching the series with Josh, and have to say that I love it more than ever. I totally expected … Continue reading

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Cacophony

I will never forget the first time I visited Manitou Springs, Colorado. It was in 2009. I was visiting as a Native New Yorker, and thought that Manitou was the greatest little town that I’d ever experienced. Manitou was such … Continue reading

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Closer to Free

I was talking with my friend Jen at work the other day, and “Party of Five” came up. As it does. She was saying, “I think that was my first…” and couldn’t find the words but then did, and as … Continue reading

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The Finish Line

In 2004, after the ex left, one big thing that kept me going and even got me excited (owww!) was “Survivor: All Stars.” Not only had one of my favorite shows returned, but damn if Rob Mariano wasn’t a total … Continue reading

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Airplanes

I grew up where throwing rocks in canyons is not allowed I grew up where growing up makes me awkward and proud I grew up where it was a difficult drive to the airport And I hope you have a … Continue reading

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A Candle

When I was young, there was pretty much no place I loved quite as much as Lake George, New York. I grew up pretty poor. To be fair, my parents were living the American Dream while it still existed, and … Continue reading

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Intentionally Cheesy Movie Night 23: Devil In the Flesh :o

So the other morning, I had off and could not sleep, and decided to watch some TV. Only there wasn’t anything on that I wanted to watch, so I wandered through the On Demand channel. The last time I’d checked … Continue reading

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A World Without Shrimp

Anya: It’s possible that he’s in the land of perpetual Wednesday, or the crazy melty land, or you know, the world without shrimp. Tara: There’s a world without shrimp? I’m allergic. “May I have everyone in the kitchen!” my manager … Continue reading

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Shows I’m Currently Watching, Now That I Have Cable :)

So, for a year plus now, Josh and I have been watching many shows on DVD, because a) we love television and b) we didn’t have cable. Now we are living together and wonder of wonders, the new place has … Continue reading

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New York VERSUS Colorado!

Do NOT mock my pro/con lists! ~ Rory Gilmore So a few weeks ago, I revisited New York. My home state, the place I lived for nearly 36 years. It had been nearly two years since I’d been there. Thanks … Continue reading

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