Hurricane Katrina has devastated parts of Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama. I have been watching the non-stop coverage on the news, seeing flooded streets and shredded buildings. I have been listening to the non-stop coverage on the radio, hearing interviews of survivors and their … [Read more...]
Average Betty… Brand?
I listen to National Public Radio most afternoons while I am working. On Tuesday, the 23rd, while listening to a show I really enjoy called MarketPlace, I learned that the Gap clothing chain will launch a new store called Forth & Towne that will cater to 35 - 40 year old women. OH COME ON! … [Read more...]
Betty’s $.52 Smile
I went to the dentist yesterday. A bit of pain and scraping, but for the most part, a good check-up. No high pressure sale of expensive whitening treatments, like my last visit, so I was relieved. I think I started going to the orthodontist in the 2nd grade, though my Mom jokes that I was … [Read more...]
I want S’more Betty
A tent, sleeping bags, folding chairs and table, a Coleman camp stove and lantern, miscellaneous pots, pans, spoons, forks and a corkscrew, a couple Dutch Ovens and a French Press, enough firewood to build a small log cabin and all the food that we could fit in the oh-so-important bear-locker. … [Read more...]
Real Betty
I just got back from Chicago. Beautiful city. Plenty of public art and a fun water taxi you can ride all day for only $12. Interesting time to be in the city though. It must have been the debut week of the new Dove campaign, Real Women have Curves. The first billboard I saw flying into town … [Read more...]
Running on Betty
I started running almost six years ago. I have debated in my mind, often, if I am indeed running or if I am really just jogging. Regardless of the formalities, it is a challenge every time. Physically and mentally. When I was in school, I couldn't even run the mile. The dreaded, once a year … [Read more...]
The Average Betty Story
Once upon a time, in an average town, not too long ago, a baby girl was born. She was the last of six children. Her parents named her Elizabeth and everyone called her Betty. When she was a little girl she loved to play games and tell stories and roller skate, like most little girls. She went … [Read more...]
Welcome to Average Betty!
Who is Average Betty? I am. You are too. We are the girl next door, up the street and down the block. We make decisions. We get things done. J. Lo used to be Average Betty. So did Madonna. They still are. Or at least they try to be. Paris Hilton has never been Average Betty... but, she … [Read more...]
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