Category Archives: Random thoughts

Early celebrity crushes

Posted on December 11, 2021 by J.L. Hilton

In the ’70s and ’80s, while other girls were crushing on musicians like Shaun Cassidy and NKOTB, or “brat pack” stars like Rob Lowe and Emilio Estevez, my tastes were always a little more nerdy. The 1978 TV movie Dr. … Continue reading →

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Isn’t it ironic… or is it?

Posted on September 30, 2021 by J.L. Hilton

Is it ironic that the lyrics of the song “Ironic” aren’t really ironic? Maybe that was the real irony all along. ~ J.L. Hilton Connect, support, comment or contact the author here 

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Spend less time crying and more time kicking ass

Posted on July 22, 2021 by J.L. Hilton

I am 50 years old this year and if there’s one thing I’d like to tell younger women, it’s this: Spend less time crying in the bathroom and more time kicking ass. Or as I told my own daughters, don’t … Continue reading →

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All My Favorite Songs are Slow and Sad

Posted on May 25, 2021 by J.L. Hilton

I heard this song today and had a lot of feelings, partly from the lyrics and partly from nostalgia. I know it’s a new song but it’s Weezer and it reminds me of the 1990s. Not just from the way … Continue reading →

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Poem: I pay my bills

Posted on November 3, 2020 by J.L. Hilton

I pay my billsAnd the dentist cleans my teeth every six months I leave Amazon reviews And I “like” things  Am I alive? Did I leave my mark? Am I more than a flicker of light in the endless dark?  I … Continue reading →

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My breakfast potato is very disappointed in me

Posted on April 22, 2017 by J.L. Hilton
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