http://martianderin.com Witty Banter by Intelligent Women Mon, 25 Aug 2008 00:47:50 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en I saw a really great list on someone's blog that inspired me to work on mine. In a not-too-aggressive time frame, she has a list of 101 things she wanted to get done in 1001 days which for me is May 21, 2010. I too would like to give it ... http://martianderin.com/2008/08/24/101-in-1001/ OK, so I've taken to reading other people's blogs and wonder why its taken so long to get back into this habit. I miss our blog and our reading public. We'll have to work on this. Erin, are you still out there? Care to engage in some witty banter? http://martianderin.com/2008/06/21/i-think-we-still-need-a-blog/ To anyone out there who still periodically checks in with this blog, I am both proud and heartbroken to report that Erin will be leaving the fine state of New Jersey to explore the greener pastures of our nation's capitol. I would like to publically state (or as ... http://martianderin.com/2006/05/30/ms-erin-goes-to-washington/ I know its been ages since we've added a post and Erin and I are really busy with work right now, but in just a few weeks we promise there is good stuff to come! Just be patient! Thank you! http://martianderin.com/2006/05/04/winds-of-change/ When I was in college and often the only Jewish person in a conversation, I became the resource for all things Jewish. Often I would answer questions about holidays, traditions, manners, etc. This evening marks the beginning of Purim- one of the most festive Jewish holidays. There are ... http://martianderin.com/2006/03/13/purim/ Greetings all! Sorry its been a while since the last blog. I had to share a great word that Erin taught me. The word is CONFABULATION and it describes so many of my situations...both the schmooze-factor and the fact that sometimes I need to fill in the blanks with ... http://martianderin.com/2006/02/21/confabulation/ I whole-heartedly support the woman who had her Year of Yes. It seems to me that she might have been hesitant to say yes before that. I, on the other hand, am thinking that cynicism might be reduced for some from having a Year of No. ... http://martianderin.com/2006/02/09/the-opposite-of-cynical-rebuttal/ Come on now, you know you've got something to say. Something witty, goofy, erudite, or otherwise. So, let us have it. Jenny Bruce, give us a little something about annoying office visitors or, you know, graph theory, whatever that may be. Carolyn, lay down a little ... http://martianderin.com/2006/02/08/wanna-be-a-guest-star/ I'm happy to report a match made in heaven. Bravo for the creative genius behind pairing Kermit the Frog as a supporter for the environmentally concsious Ford Escape Hybrid. As a huge Muppet fan and someone with an avid interest in owning a hybrid, it doesn't get any better than ... http://martianderin.com/2006/02/08/its-not-easy-being-greenor-is-it/ On a less cynical note, I am happy to report that last night I did something good for the heart and society, in general. I was certified in CPR. There was no real inspiration, but I decided it was good to learn about something that could ... http://martianderin.com/2006/02/07/good-for-the-heart/