Author Archives: nellclaire

Hold On.

Posted on January 21, 2016 by nellclaire

Hello. It’s me. I’m not going to belt out Adele’s newest hit. But know that I want to. This is my first post for 2016! Queue applause! No? Crickets? No? OK. Jeez. I know I’ve stunk it up in terms … Continue reading →

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The great thaw and the stank mobile.

Posted on March 13, 2015 by nellclaire

Crap. The weather is finally warming up. This is really upsetting. I know what you’re thinking. And no, I’m not being sarcastic here. I’m perfectly serious. Why do I not want warmer weather and chirping birds and happier neighbors and … Continue reading →

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Sleep or blog?

Posted on March 9, 2015 by nellclaire

Catch up on sleep or write a blog post? Is that even a question? Those two things are not equal. Not even close. But this is what’s going through my brain these days. For those of you who don’t know, this … Continue reading →

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Does the odium come with the couch?

Posted on January 30, 2014 by nellclaire

Sometimes Craigslist isn’t all it’s cracked up to be. In fact, it’s not cracked up at all, but cracked out. Way the hell out. My husband and I are trying to ditch our man-cave couch to make room in the … Continue reading →

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I’ll take a corned beef sandwich with a side of miso soup.

Posted on January 25, 2014 by nellclaire

Happy (24-days-ago) New Year! My apologies for the (second) blogging hiatus but I’ve actually had some pretty awesome paid writing gigs over the last couple months. I hope it’s a sign of what’s to come for 2014. Pretty please, freelance … Continue reading →

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I bought an elf.

Posted on November 22, 2013 by nellclaire

Yes, yes I know. It’s not even Thanksgiving and I’m blogging about Christmas. I’m just as bad as the stores, radio stations, and everything else people complain about who have nothing better to complain about. So. Here goes. I broke … Continue reading →

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6 more months of dumb.

Posted on November 12, 2013 by nellclaire

It just dawned on me that I need exercise to be smart. Minutes after an intense cardio kickboxing class, my brain is on fire with ideas. New business ideas, funny anecdotes I should write up, secrets behind the meaning of … Continue reading →

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Nellcro (never) saves the day!

Posted on October 30, 2013 by nellclaire

Do you ever feel like a magnet for insane people? As you know from my other posts, I often do. Maybe they see some of themselves in me. Frightening thought. Anyway. Yesterday I was out running errands (searching high and … Continue reading →

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Stumped you!

Posted on October 25, 2013 by nellclaire

14 bloody stumps. In the name of the best holiday ever (Halloween) and in an effort to reel in some new writing projects, I sent a plastic, bloody, severed foot to a bunch of local advertising agencies with whom I … Continue reading →

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Pinch me. I’m flopping.

Posted on October 17, 2013 by nellclaire

I often dream that I’m superwoman. Sounds awesome, right? Soaring high overhead like some majestic bird? It’s not. Instead of coasting in the clouds, this superwoman is skimming the ground with her belly, like a human skateboard. I inhale dirt … Continue reading →

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