February 2012
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Truer Story: "Hey Laura"...a beautiful crutch...
The below note was found in my inbox, which I have apparently neglected to check since November. A kind soul helped to carry my $10 Budweiser to my seat at the Cure show. I was just talking about the only bonuses from my few months on crutches this past Fall…and this story was one of them. Thanks to you, kind Sir.
“Hey Laura, Did I assist you in carrying your beer into Orchestra...
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Happy Phil Collin’s Day everybody!!! Love,...
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Truer Story: When did Valentine’s Day get so...
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Truer Story: New York's most what!?
I still cannot figure out this mystery…Time Out New York has chosen what they perceive to be the “most stylish” New Yorkers. See what you think.
To this guy: If only we could all make our hairs stand on end and roll our pant legs up just right…we just might be stylish too.
To this girl: If only I could get my jeans acid washed just right and my vest just ill-fitted...
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Truer Story: A Circus-ing We Will Go
Today I was fortunate enough to be able to spend the afternoon in the Whitney with Calder’s Circus, my very favorite of Alexander Calder’s work. With enough childlike qualities myself to keep entertained for several hours in the show, I also got to watch real kids interact with the exhibition and assist them in making their own Calder-esque sculptures. Here are a few of the many...
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Truer Story: Twins at the gym
Today I encountered something pretty special. Two old man identical twins (in their 80’s?) at my gym! As if that was not truer story enough, they were having a heated discussion about who could ride the exercise bike faster/harder. Apparently, according to one of the twins, they both could as long as they “applied” themselves. Their competitive nature later resumed on the...
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Truer Story: I'm having a real Bridget Fonda...
Last night a friend brought up Singles again, asking if I wanted to come over to watch an old VHS tape she had recently recovered next Monday or Tuesday (Valentine’s Day?). The thought of this occurred to me as pretty funny, yet I was all “of course” because it also sounds like a great idea.
So, a tangent I will go…the thought of Singles brought up a serious Bridget Fonda...
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Truer Story: Sooo...guess where I'll be going now...
YEAH.
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Truer Story: Bored in Cottingley
I have one of these photos hanging in my room, but only because I am into the image of the strange androgynous looking girl staring intently at a paper doll-esque fairy. I only later learned about the Cottingley Fairies Hoax…which makes me even more drawn to the photo.
The photos themselves are great in all their eerieness, but it’s the story behind the photos that makes them so...
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Truer Story:Speaking of Big Nurses, I cannot seem...
January 2012
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Truer Story: These are old.
…But they are new to my blog and I think they were thrown out with the trash ages ago, so someone’s gotta appreciate them right!?
30” x 40” soft pastel and collage on packing paper
30” x 40” soft pastel and collage on packing paper
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Truer Story: Sooo...I've found my next haircut...
It’s called “Emo Hair Fringe” and there is a whole website dedicated to it. I mean…this guy has the best hair you have ever seen right!? I am gonna see if my hairstylist can attach a permanent sunglasses barrette to my head too…just for extra special effects.
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Truer Story: I just tried a Neti Pot for the first...
HOLY COW…that felt weird. I was not aware that I should prepare to have the salty water flow out of my opposite nostril…totally was not prepared for that part. I am glad no one else had to watch it happen…could have been a gross scene.
Now let’s see if it can take the “sick as a puppy” part out of me…
I’m waiting….
STILL waiting…
I...
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Truer Story: You have pretty hair and a kind voice
I’ve awoken to snow…not just regular snow…the pretty kind that floats down and doesn’t seem so threatening. My sleep has been horrible the past few nights due to exploding heat pipes beneath my apartment, so this is the first pleasant awakening I’ve had in days…this and maybe the Vicodin I took a little while ago is starting to kick in to make things even more...
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Truer Story:
“Today”
Awakened at 4...
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Truer Story: Gold Marilyn
Marilyn is both sad and fascinating. Not sure if Michelle Williams can do it right, but I’ll still see it.
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Truer Story: Seeing as it’s...
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Today I received an email from my dad that made me want to hug him. It also made me want to laugh hysterically. He and my mom tuned into The View yesterday (he for the sole purpose of possibly spotting me and her because she is actually a consistent viewer). In hopes of the camera panning over the audience, they recorded it and were thrilled when their “little Laura Dee” appeared...
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Truer Story: Maybe we could be famous.
Today was pretty special. After over a year of waiting for tickets, I got to be part of the studio audience at The View. It’s ridiculous I know. I get it…but then again, maybe I don’t ‘cause I actually like The View. Laura Wyatt was kind enough to accompany me on my excursion and was just brave enough to wake up at 7am to go stand in a two hour holding line to see a...
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Truer Story: Just Kids...sigh.
For the first time (in an embarrassingly long dry reading spell), I’m reading a book that I cannot put down. I know…it’s craazy. Patti Smith has completely drawn me into her story. I know the book came out a while ago, but when it comes to reading, I am slow on the get-go. It took my receiving Just Kids as a gift to actually get me to read it. It’s the sad state of my...
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Truer Story: Tonight I got all dressed up in...
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Truer Story: Contrary to popular belief, Elvis was...
Truer Story: On 1/16/2010 I took the following...
You know the drill…put your iPod on shuffle and see what you get. Mine happened to be particularly awesome, so I saved it.
1) IF SOMEONE SAYS “IS THIS OKAY” YOU SAY? Broken Chairs 2) WHAT WOULD BEST DESCRIBE YOUR PERSONALITY? Over and Over Again 3) WHAT DO YOU LIKE IN A GUY/GIRL? The Truth 4) HOW DO YOU FEEL TODAY? Stranger Than Fiction 5) WHAT IS YOUR LIFE’S PURPOSE?...
Truer Story: OMG Lady SHUT UP →
My favorite is “Booooooooooo!”
stacydoeseverything:
But she didn’t. So I recorded her for 10 minutes, then made this soundboard.
(via Ashley)
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Truer Story: I am still unclear on how my "Sharks...
Get it?…Snakes on a Plane! Or maybe you’re right and it’s actually not that funny. The world may never know.
Truer Story: Sharks on a Train!!!
Are you serious right now? I have to ride next to this again? Listen. Unless you are 10 and under, I would like to tell you that this type of headwear is total ridiculousness.
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Truer Story: Would you like to buy some peace?
Truer Story: 2012 is not an excuse for turning...
The recurring trend I saw today?
People. Please. NO. Even if your favorite aunt bought you this for Christmas, NO.
In addition to witnessing this little horror on the train, I arrived at my first day back to work in the Bronx (since my leg injury) only to discover that my favorite Caribbean food place has been turned into a nail salon. So long $1.70 veggie patties. You were a true...
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Truer Story: “I Have Always Been Here...
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Truer Story: This about sums it up. Oh, and Happy...
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December 2011
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Truer Story: A warm cup of failure
I want to punch Yogi tea sometimes…none of my promises have been presents and none of my presents have been promises. It just feels like a hot cup of failure at this point. The only thing I’m finding pleasant with this cup of tea is the rainbow on the mug…and my freshly painted gray nails.
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Truer Story: Being a "Good Human"
While visiting the mighty state of Mississippi, let’s just say I watched some TV. While I ate my grits, the Today show was on. Your first thought might be, “WHY!?” Well, first of all, I let my mom do the choosing and second, I learned one new thing from watching: how to be a Good Human and naturally unclog a drain without using harmful chemicals like Draino. If you...
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Truer Story: Her.
A little obsessed with Marianna Palka…she kinda alters my gender attraction norms.