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Valerie Keiser Norris

Writer, cook, normal person who loves to laugh until her nose runs.
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Karaoke Crazy

Some people hyperventilate at the thought of singing in public. I used to. Not anymore.

Spit It Out!

Men to think their own saliva is toxic. And I'd love to know why

Baby, I Was Born This Way

It's a forbidden love, but I can't hide it. I know I'm a woman, and it's wrong, but I can't help myself.

Like a Kid in a Coffee Shop

Sometimes children should be seen and not heard. And they shouldn't throw things and hit their parents. Or is it just me?

What was I saying?

I spent an awful lot of time trying to remember what we were just talking about. But it doesn't stop me from talking, does it?

Once (?) Upon a Mattress

New mattress stores are popping up everywhere, but it's hard for me to believe people are replacing mattresses at the rate the mattress industry says we should. Especially given my childhood.

What Are You Going to Be When You Grow Up?

What are you going to be when you grow up? Nowadays it's a standard question of kids both male and female, but when I was a third grader, girls had precious few career options.

Gotta Love Him

Some of us try to look younger. Some let life do its worst and hope for the best. What about you?

Photo-phobic

Are you camera-shy? I think I peaked, photogenically, at five. Check out my blog.

No Green Thumb

Adventures in Gardening--by a woman who hates bugs, dirt and heat.