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Mistress of the Mix: Oh, The (Cards Against) Humanity!

Every month, I get together with a group of girlfriends for ‘Bunco’ night. We’ve been doing it for several years, to the point where we have finally had to start admitting to our husbands that we don’t even play Bunco.… Continue Reading

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Mistress of the Mix: Tapes Y Tapas

Remember when mix tapes were actually tapes? Back in the day, like 30 years go, before the cd? Before iTunes and iPods and iPhones and iPads and iWhatever else? Those were the days. I was a first year college student… Continue Reading

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Mistress of the Mix: Little White Christmas Lies, or Yes, Valerie, There Is A Santa Claus

When I was about 5, I started to doubt the existence of Santa Claus. I think it started when I was playing in the front yard, looked up towards the roof and noticed how small the opening of the fireplace… Continue Reading

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Mistress of the Mix: Its My Party I Can DJ If I Want To

It’s not easy being a Sagittarius, lemme tell ya. Being born anytime between Thanksgiving and Christmas can pretty much guarantee that you get one gift that covers both holidays. If I had a nickel for every time someone said, “Happybirthdaymerrychristmas!”… Continue Reading

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Mistress of the Mix: Thankful

I feel sorry for Thanksgiving. It’s a great holiday. So unique, so North American, so full of mashed potatoes and gravy. It’s such a warm and fuzzy holiday that bridges the gap between the Christian idea of giving a shout out… Continue Reading

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Mistress of the Mix: And The Beat Goes On

It’s no secret that Pink Martini is pretty much my favorite band in the world. My crush first developed the first time I heard the French lyrics to “Sympathique,” while vacationing in Greece, and I fell head over heels when… Continue Reading