The Girl From The Ghetto posted an article on The Girl from the Ghetto - Dec 11, 2009, 12:27 am
According to E!, Kendra Wilkinson from The Girl’s Next Door and Kendra has given birth to baby Hank.  He weighed in a 9 pounds, 5 ounces.  I just hope the baby doesn’t have her laugh. Y...
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The Girl From The Ghetto posted an article on The Girl from the Ghetto - Dec 10, 2009, 11:49 pm
A long time ago (in a galaxy far, far away) I started collecting magnets from my travels.  I went with magnets mainly because they are the cheapest thing in the gift store, except for post cards, and...
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The Girl From The Ghetto posted an article on The Girl from the Ghetto - Dec 10, 2009, 1:26 am
Who can guess where this picture was taken?  Also, you have to name the sculpture and the artist.  I’m making it tough, sorry.  Winner gets to go to The Henry Ford with me for free, but we ...
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The Girl From The Ghetto posted an article on The Girl from the Ghetto - Dec 9, 2009, 7:55 am
Seriously, does anyone have Common Sense anymore?  None of us are perfect, and we all have our sad little moments of being idiots from time to time.  Still, I think we all could benefit from re...
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The Girl From The Ghetto posted an article on The Girl from the Ghetto - Dec 8, 2009, 9:57 am
Recently, my friend Doraz gave me this lovely award.  I try, I really try.  Thank you so much Doraz, I’m honored to receive it.  And, I’d like to honor the following bloggers who repres...
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The Girl From The Ghetto posted an article on The Girl from the Ghetto - Dec 7, 2009, 11:26 pm
... and issues, such as spending over six hours writing letters and making phone calls to Mayo Clinic, my insurance company, a national patient advocate group, and my old employer  in the hope...
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The Girl From The Ghetto posted an article on The Girl from the Ghetto - Dec 7, 2009, 11:29 am
For those of you who have been wondering where I have been in blog world, I’m here at home, just busy and stressed out like crazy.  I’ve been working on blog posts, but haven’t bee...
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The Girl From The Ghetto posted an article on The Girl from the Ghetto - Nov 30, 2009, 9:55 pm
Ever since losing my job as a civil servant two months ago, I have been feeling busier than ever.  Perhaps it is all of the extra time spent looking for employment, or the extra volunteer work I̵...
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The Girl From The Ghetto posted an article on The Girl from the Ghetto - Nov 30, 2009, 2:08 pm
The Way I Am by Eminem was a very interesting book, and it wasn’t only because we both grew up near the now-famous 8 Mile.    I enjoyed it because it was the story of a person who always ...
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The Girl From The Ghetto posted an article on The Girl from the Ghetto - Nov 22, 2009, 10:01 pm
The latest SpongeBob DVD Truth or Square arrived in the mail a few days ago and I was happy to watch it with my family this weekend.  We all loved it, as we are all huge fans of the show.  I love...
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The Girl From The Ghetto posted an article on The Girl from the Ghetto - Nov 21, 2009, 1:14 am
Here is a first look at the new Carrie Bradshaw book.  This time around, she is in high school.  MG, did I just die and go to heaven?  Me already likey. Who:  Candace Bushnell. What: The Sex and...
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The Girl From The Ghetto posted an article on The Girl from the Ghetto - Nov 20, 2009, 6:45 pm
Ever since I saw the film “The World According to Garp” at age eleven I have wondered to myself what exactly did John Irving survive in his past?  I have waited patiently for nearly thirt...
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The Girl From The Ghetto posted an article on The Girl from the Ghetto - Nov 20, 2009, 5:13 pm
I have been thinking about food a lot lately, mainly because I haven’t went out to eat in months.  The recently opened a Sonic in Michigan, and all I keep reading about on Facebook is how some ...
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The Girl From The Ghetto posted an article on The Girl from the Ghetto - Nov 20, 2009, 3:12 pm
Is comedian Katt Williams ”the next Richard Pryor?”  It seems that everyone including Rolling Stone Magazine seems to think so, and after listening to his new three disk CD box set Katt ...
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The Girl From The Ghetto posted an article on The Girl from the Ghetto - Nov 18, 2009, 1:15 am
Do you ever have a week that is so crazy you have to remind yourself to even eat?  That is exactly what I’ve been going through for the past two weeks, and this is why I have been MIA for the p...
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The Girl From The Ghetto posted an article on The Girl from the Ghetto - Nov 10, 2009, 3:28 am
About a month ago I decided to start an in-home and online joint book club,  My first monthly Ghetto Girl Book Club will be held tonight – Tuesday November 10, 2009 from 7-9 pm.  If you can&...
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The Girl From The Ghetto posted an article on The Girl from the Ghetto - Nov 10, 2009, 12:36 am
  I’ve been in love with Augusten Burroughs for a long, long time.  It started off innocently enough; his first book Running with Scissors kept flirting with me by winking at me every time I...
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The Girl From The Ghetto posted an article on The Girl from the Ghetto - Nov 3, 2009, 10:51 pm
John Grogan, journalist and author of the beloved Marley & Me has struck gold again with his second memoir The Longest Trip Home.  I fell in love with The Longest Trip Home within a matter of pa...
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The Girl From The Ghetto posted an article on The Girl from the Ghetto - Nov 3, 2009, 9:16 pm
Is it me, or did “V” rock tonight?  I totally loved it and plan on watching it for the rest of the season.  However, my fellow sci-fi lovin’ husband disagreed with me and after th...
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The Girl From The Ghetto posted an article on The Girl from the Ghetto - Oct 30, 2009, 4:20 pm
I love Halloween!  I love the whole spirit of dressing up and making people laugh with my Halloween costumes each year.  It is the only day of the year where you and random strangers drop the shie...
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The Girl From The Ghetto posted an article on The Girl from the Ghetto - Oct 29, 2009, 2:02 pm
I love doing short photo posts, especially since I am in need of a time saver today!  I am a busy step-mom who has to grocery shop, finish reading a book, make dinner, make lunches, help with hom...
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The Girl From The Ghetto posted an article on The Girl from the Ghetto - Oct 29, 2009, 12:36 am
I try to keep my “negative” thoughts limited to my semi-weekly blog posts tittled I’m So Damn Sick Of.  This week has been a challenging week for me, and I’m attempting to ...
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The Girl From The Ghetto posted an article on The Girl from the Ghetto - Oct 27, 2009, 11:21 pm
And when I wrote hilarious, I meant  it.  Just read what Mr. Twitter King has said in the past: I don’t read.  I don’t watch the TV shows that are about that.  I don’t read th...
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The Girl From The Ghetto posted an article on The Girl from the Ghetto - Oct 27, 2009, 4:08 pm
I’ve got plenty of great book news this week.  First, I’m reminding all of you that our first Ghetto Girl Book Club begins two weeks from tonight.  Since The Girl from the Ghetto is new...
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The Girl From The Ghetto posted an article on The Girl from the Ghetto - Oct 26, 2009, 10:47 am
Seriously, this is the worst bed head I’ve ever had.  I think the hour I spent hitting the snooze button had something to do with it. I know, I sleep in Hello Kitty pj’s.  What can I ...
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The Girl From The Ghetto posted an article on The Girl from the Ghetto - Oct 24, 2009, 12:05 pm
Am I right?  This little fellow is the cutest thing ever.  I could literally eat him up. Posted in Animal Photography, Art, beauty, blogging, blogs, Breaking news, Detroit, Detroit bloggers, Michig...
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The Girl From The Ghetto posted an article on The Girl from the Ghetto - Oct 24, 2009, 2:15 am
Why do stupid people do the things they do?  More importantly, why do they always seem to find me to act stupid in front of?  I must have a big stupid magnet attached to me, or god forbid, have be...
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The Girl From The Ghetto posted an article on The Girl from the Ghetto - Oct 21, 2009, 11:19 am
A few weeks ago I was approached to review The Imperfect Enjoyment by Dewan W. Gibson.  I’m always a sucker for a memoir, and especially one written by a midwestern guy who grew up near the ghe...
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The Girl From The Ghetto posted an article on The Girl from the Ghetto - Oct 19, 2009, 11:09 pm
So much to be sick of, so little time to blog about all of it.  Seriously, ever since losing my job last month, I have less time to blog.  I don’t even understand how this is possible, but it ...
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The Girl From The Ghetto posted an article on The Girl from the Ghetto - Oct 14, 2009, 11:59 pm
Celebrities.  We can’t stand them, yet we adore them and can’t live without them.  How else would we have known about Ugg boots?  Michael Chabon – He just rocks.  Comment - Like

The Girl From The Ghetto posted an article on The Girl from the Ghetto - Oct 13, 2009, 11:03 pm
My first monthly Ghetto Girl Book Club will be held on Tuesday November 10, 2009.  We will be meeting at my house from 7-9 pm, and for those of you in the blog world, or who just live way too far...
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The Girl From The Ghetto posted an article on The Girl from the Ghetto - Oct 13, 2009, 9:55 pm
As you all may already know, Halloween is my favorite time of year.  And I adore my sci-fi and comic books, so I thought I’d let you know that Spike TV’s 4th annual Scream Awards will be pre...
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The Girl From The Ghetto posted an article on The Girl from the Ghetto - Oct 7, 2009, 12:16 pm
I had a few minutes to to think about my dual online and in person Ghetto Girl Book Club that I’m starting.  I love books and read like a machine.  I’ve always wanted other people t...
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The Girl From The Ghetto posted an article on The Girl from the Ghetto - Oct 6, 2009, 8:05 pm
I just adore Halloween.  So when I saw this JibJab holiday video, I had to do it and post it here.  Enjoy! http://sendables.jibjab.com/view/zO9iVIA43AHPkOjp Posted in blogging, blogs, Dancing, De...
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The Girl From The Ghetto posted an article on The Girl from the Ghetto - Oct 5, 2009, 11:32 pm
I’m so damn sick of everything this week.  Every story on the news, every tabloid, just everything I read, hear, or see.  I miss the days of less is more.  But, here are my top things that m...
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The Girl From The Ghetto posted an article on The Girl from the Ghetto - Oct 4, 2009, 8:35 pm
My real life friends The Big A and My Weight Loss Story gave me a great idea tonight.  Why not start a Ghetto Girl Book Club for my real life friends, and I can blog about it for my online friends ...
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The Girl From The Ghetto posted an article on The Girl from the Ghetto - Oct 3, 2009, 8:42 pm
Hell yes, I’ve joined the ranks of the unemployed.  And, magically, I’m not even an auto worker.  Just a former civil service worker with a useless degree in Public Administration.  I&#...
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The Girl From The Ghetto posted an article on The Girl from the Ghetto - Oct 1, 2009, 1:36 am
Have you ever wanted to just smash someone in the face?  Perhaps you’ve been bullied, pestered or bothered by annoying classmates, relatives, or even co-workers, and its been festering inside y...
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The Girl From The Ghetto posted an article on The Girl from the Ghetto - Sep 29, 2009, 3:52 pm
...  1989 was a huge year in my life, as I graduated high school, almost got killed by my stalker ex-boyfriend, moved ... year of high school, a place I never want to look back on, which is why ...
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The Girl From The Ghetto posted an article on The Girl from the Ghetto - Sep 24, 2009, 8:50 pm
Finally, some good tv shows showed up on my television after a long draught of bad summer reality shows.  No time for a full post, just giving my favorite old and new shows a much needed shout out. ...
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The Girl From The Ghetto posted an article on The Girl from the Ghetto - Sep 23, 2009, 11:41 am
Why isn’t anyone doing an intervention with this woman?  It is clear to me that she may have an eating disorder.  Just take a look at these pictures which were snapped of Posh this week in L...
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The Girl From The Ghetto posted an article on The Girl from the Ghetto - Sep 22, 2009, 6:52 pm
Thankfully, there is always something to be sick about … Jon Gosselin- Ok, this guy even made it to the VGA’s?  Spare me.  What sickened me most this week was that he gave backthe chi...
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The Girl From The Ghetto posted an article on The Girl from the Ghetto - Sep 20, 2009, 11:35 am
I wanted to thank all of you for always trying to perk me up when things go wrong in my life.  So many of you gave me such wonderful support here or by email, or even sent me gifts during my various...
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The Girl From The Ghetto posted an article on The Girl from the Ghetto - Sep 18, 2009, 12:28 am
Remember how frightening that darn girl from The Ring was?  Whenever you heard the phrase “You will die in 7 days” whispered on screen you know you shuddered in fear.    Remember the...
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The Girl From The Ghetto posted an article on The Girl from the Ghetto - Sep 15, 2009, 1:12 pm
Here’s what I’m chewing on this week in regards to celebrities … Patrick Swayze- Poor Patrick Swayze.  Hard to believe he is gone.  He was diagnosed with Stage IV Cancer in early ...
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The Girl From The Ghetto posted an article on The Girl from the Ghetto - Sep 11, 2009, 11:18 am
I’ve been debating this one for weeks now – Is Chelsea Handler pregnant, or just a tiny bit heavier?  Not that there is anything wrong with gaining weight, but I think she is just pregnan...
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The Girl From The Ghetto posted an article on The Girl from the Ghetto - Sep 10, 2009, 11:47 am
I thought it would be fun to write a few lines about celebrities.  I freak out when I’m the last to learn dirt in my house, or when my friends have no idea which celebrity is pregnant this we...
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The Girl From The Ghetto posted an article on The Girl from the Ghetto - Sep 8, 2009, 8:48 pm
I’ve enjoyed bitching about what I’m sick of every week (Well, nearly every week) for the summer.  Maybe someday I will do a I’m so thankful for, but for now, here is what I’...
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The Girl From The Ghetto posted an article on The Girl from the Ghetto - Sep 7, 2009, 9:13 pm
Have you ever seen someone get out of a car in a handicap parking spot, and said to yourself, Oh, there is nothing wrong with them, they must have someone else’s permit.  What an a-hole!  Mayb...
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The Girl From The Ghetto posted an article on The Girl from the Ghetto - Sep 6, 2009, 8:19 pm
Sometimes, I think sugar is the devil.  Trust me, I’ve got the pictures to prove it.  Look how evil these coke products are.  Can you believe that there is twelve spoons of sugar in a 12 oz. ...
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