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About Little Ol’ Me

Catherinette: A traditional French label for young women twenty-five years old who were still not married by the Feast of Saint Catherine.  Let’s see, I’m not French, I’m not 25, and I am most certainly, not married. 

Singleton:  Non gender specific term somewhat akin to spinster, with less negative connotations (as popularized by Helen Fielding in Bridget Jones’s Diary).   That’s me!  That’s me!!

As young girls, we’re fed fairy tales of what life will be like when we grow up.  We’ll live in castles with Prince Charming, a slew of dwarfs, and fluffy Forrest creatures.  We’ll have closets full of designer hand bags and matching shoes.  We’ll either be high powered executives, successful entrepreneurs, or perfectly happy housewives/mothers.

Those are dirty vicious lies.

Instead, some of us wind up home and alone on Friday night with a bottle of wine, a pint of Ben & Jerry’s, and the remote control.  This is what’s happened to me…but you know?  Being dealt such a hand certainly leads to some very exciting and fun stories!

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30 Responses

  1. CoatMan, on August 18th, 2007 at 5:35 pm Said:

    Why can’t people de-negativise the connotations of “spinster”, hm, as in “let’s have a spinster party!”, and, “Oooh! She’s the most eligible spinster in town!”.

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  2. Bella, on August 20th, 2007 at 6:34 pm Said:

    Congrats on the new site! I love the clean lines and new layout of the blog.

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  3. Arm Jerker J., on October 16th, 2007 at 1:56 pm Said:

    Irony! I saw you are a reader of the BaltAmour blog. I came across your name there and was like how uncanny. I stumbled across her blog one day and really dug her outlook and quoted her in a post. Then I just saw she’s in your blogroll. She may really be on to something over there…though I’m in Texas!

    I love BaltAmour!! -CS

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  4. Jennifer, on October 24th, 2007 at 1:48 pm Said:

    Hi, I read your website every day. I absolutely love it! Can I get the password needed to read your posts? I couldn’t find your e-mail address anywhere so I didn’t know how else to reach you other than to leave a comment here. Thanks!

    It’s so nice of you to stop by! The password has been sent. You’re all set! -CS

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  5. rugbyclairebear, on November 13th, 2007 at 4:16 am Said:

    Hey! Can I get the password to your password-protected posts? I’m startin’ to think I’m missing all kinds of good stuff. I’m in Pgh and check your blog every day… Gives me something to do at work when I’m sick of being paid nearly zero dollars for working…. Thanks!

    You’re all set! -CS

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  6. wearingthepants, on November 19th, 2007 at 4:13 am Said:

    Hello, been reading your blog for the last few months, love it! Could I also please get the password for your posts? Thank you!

    Greetings and welcome! I have sent you the password. -CS

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  7. Jessica, on December 9th, 2007 at 2:54 am Said:

    Sometimes I spend my time at work reading your blog and wanting to yell YES, EXACTLY after a number of your mom/dating/work stories. Can I get the password for your protected posts – I don’t want to miss anything!

    Thanks-
    Jessica

    There’s a very special mom posting up today. You enjoy! And the password has been sent. -CS

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  8. Cindy, on December 20th, 2007 at 4:10 pm Said:

    Delurking to finally ask for the password… I’m intrigued by the posts that AREN’T protected and I wonder what could possibly be behind that password.

    Oh the secrets you will uncover! Enjoy! -CS

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  9. notfrommars, on December 24th, 2007 at 2:57 am Said:

    Found you through Ms. Pink Piddy herself. Great blog; I’ll be back.

    Welcome! You feel free to stop by any old time. :) -CS

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  10. romi41, on January 15th, 2008 at 12:29 am Said:

    Oh goodness gracious! I absolutely LOVE Bridget Jones’s Diary, and I’m also diggin’ the break-down of your first and last name ;-)

    Oh, and also, ummm..I was browsing through a few of your posts, and found myself laughing out-loud…umm..yeah…I might be hangin’ around here a bit if that’s alright :-)

    Thanks, Romi! You stay as long as you like. -CS

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  11. One Date Wonder, on January 16th, 2008 at 9:08 pm Said:

    I’m hurling myself on your mercy for the password. Also, I do believe we’re locals, but that is neither here nor there. Love the blog, let me in!

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  12. the princess, on January 31st, 2008 at 6:04 pm Said:

    there is nothing I enjoy more than clever people. I am so glad to have stumbled onto your blog. i started mine only because my family all lives away and i wanted them to be able to check in on us, but now that I am reading all these fabulous blogs, I am feeling the inner freedom myself. thank you for entertaining me! I did check you out on facebook, but I gotta do it at home where my computer is faster.

    And I am so glad that you have stumbled upon my blog too!

    My family knows it exists, but they don’t ever read it. Thank the freaking Lord. I can only imagine the lectures that my mother would give to me. -CS

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  13. nds318, on March 26th, 2008 at 6:25 pm Said:

    Stumbled on your site from the Bachelor Recap page I read. I am enjoying your posts, can you send me the password also?

    You’re all set with the password. Enjoy! -CS

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  14. Suzana, on May 8th, 2008 at 5:45 pm Said:

    Hello there!!! I absolutely adore your site and your writing style. You’ve totally made my day. Could I get the password so I can read even more?!

    Thanks :)

    Check your email! You’ve been granted the very exclusive password. :) -CS

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  15. Suzana, on May 8th, 2008 at 6:22 pm Said:

    Helllooo again.. I’m an idiot and deleted your email along with, well half of my inbox (moment of utter stupidity)..sooo please send it again :p :P .

    Thank youu

    You’re all set. Now stop deleting my emails! -CS

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  16. LA, on August 20th, 2008 at 1:20 pm Said:

    Ooooo, can I have the password too?

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  17. jendy, on September 22nd, 2008 at 10:09 pm Said:

    Holy hell, you’re hilarious!

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  18. Sunny Boy, on October 23rd, 2008 at 7:02 am Said:

    I really did enjoy listening to your conversation on ABC702 I was at first interested by your Blacktown connection because I had a retail business in Blacktown until 11987. I am 70 years young now and still enjoy a happy and healthy sex life but when growing up us kids were “sheltered” much like you from the dreaded three letter word, nothing pertaining to sex never got a mention in our house, however after three marriages six children and 13 grandkids the hands on approach to sex worked ok for me. I was tickled by your story about water beds, “wonderful imagery”. About seventeen years ago my wife and I tried a water bed and just like you we ended up on the floor where my penultimate child was conceived. Each of my wives still love me and so do the many progeny, so I must have gotten somethings right in my first seventy years. I will be checking your blog regularly with glee so stay happy and keep up the good work. Thanx for helping me fix my mistake I appreciate it. S B

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  19. Felisa, on November 13th, 2008 at 11:09 pm Said:

    Because of your Bridget Joneisms, I already love your blog! Those books (the first one, Edge of Reason and her “Guide to Life”) are my handbooks to life…

    I think every single girl should be forced to read them at the age of 15. What did we do before there was a Bridget Jones?? -CS

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  20. Funkywinkerbeana, on December 8th, 2008 at 2:23 pm Said:

    You say the things I think in my head sometimes, but don’t have the guts to let the public know ;) Great blog. I particularly enjoyed and concur w/ your rules for ONS! Keep it going, keep it going… and ya don’t stop! (thanks Beastie Boys)

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  21. lilikaofthelake, on December 12th, 2008 at 9:48 am Said:

    Being alone…like being in a relationship has its good points. I covet alone time and having space that is yours and yours alone. Every time has its *purpose*.
    A very nice journal. Fun perspectives and insights.

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  22. dk, on February 5th, 2009 at 10:18 am Said:

    Hey lady – my term is “wench”. Originally used for young independent women, who, back in the day, couldn’t get any other job except working in a tavern if they managed to escape their (father/brother/husband/lord/etc), or the oldest profession. Men were afraid of independent women… thus the spawning of the term of tavern wench.
    I am all about wench reclamation. Young at heart – independent women who choose not to bow to the expectations of society, but to seek their own success and happiness with all the hilarious and tragic bumps in the road that implies ;)

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  23. Sasha, on May 7th, 2009 at 4:01 pm Said:

    So i am new to this whole blogging thing… but i find your blog very entertaining, i would love to hear more! (= keep em coming!!

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  24. mafPleamb, on June 3rd, 2009 at 9:06 pm Said:

    Sweet blog. I never know what I am going to come across next. I think you should do more posting as you have some pretty intelligent stuff to say.

    I’ll be watching you . :)

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  25. ladiesofmight, on June 11th, 2009 at 1:42 pm Said:

    Just stumbled across your blog and was instantly hooked… discovering you’re a Baltimore girl is an added bonus (born & raised in Catonsville!).

    I look forward to more entertaining musings!

    m1

    Catonsville?? That’s just a stone’s throw from where I live! -CS

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  26. ladiesofmight, on June 11th, 2009 at 4:56 pm Said:

    Nice! I don’t live there now, but the fam is there so I’m back often. Does the C’Ville connection make me password-worthy?? ;)

    m1

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  27. Mrs. Myers @ Eat Move Write, on July 7th, 2009 at 11:27 am Said:

    lol. Perfect. An “about me” that actually tells us nothing “about you” and leaves us wanting more. Clever. I like it lol.

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  28. Michelle, on July 15th, 2009 at 7:04 pm Said:

    May I have the password too so I don’t miss a thing??

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  29. forex, on July 28th, 2009 at 9:40 am Said:

    Nice blog, keep posting this type of very thoughtful topics to blog

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  30. Erin, on August 17th, 2009 at 7:20 am Said:

    I just came across your blog and oh my word, I am cracking up. The countdown!? I need one of those (sadly)!!

    Rep us single laydies!!

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