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Committed Felony, Fell in Hole: How My Girls Night Out Went
I'm trying to make friends in our new home (3.5 years new) and it's haarrrrdddd. I'm only mildly social and pretty busy with kids, pets,...

Sarah Z.
Aug 10, 20243 min read
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Movie Review: Poor Things
Alright, so let me start by saying that this movie is strange and arty and will be taught in film school going forward. I am certain it's...

Sarah Z.
Jan 26, 20244 min read
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Who DOESN'T Have a Thing for Serial Killers? *Book Review*
TW: rape and murder I finally got the house back to myself yesterday after the six month holiday school break. (That's not an...

Sarah Z.
Jan 10, 20243 min read
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Juno Temple + Jon Hamm? Yeah, You Betcha!
Best thing I've watched lately: The newest (5th) season of Fargo, "based on a true story," started back up a few weeks ago, each season...

Sarah Z.
Dec 12, 20233 min read
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Even This
I long to have a place inside me that feels safe, no matter what is happening outside of me. A little island that's always dry and warm,...

Sarah Z.
Oct 4, 20232 min read
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Hey Barbie, What’s Your Sign?
(Variations of this essay were awarded the 2018 Royal Nonesuch Humor Writing Contest Adult Author Category – Third Prize and 2019 Erma...

Sarah Z.
Jul 30, 202312 min read
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And Suddenly (after 25 years of therapy) I Feel Calm Inside My Head
I'm worried that this will all sound trite on paper, but it feels big and light in my chest, so I'm going to try to express it the best I...

Sarah Z.
Apr 27, 20233 min read
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And So Then I Got Naked
This morning, while I was pulling up the x-ray image of my child's broken bone on my phone, I'm certain the orthopedic surgeon glimpsed...

Sarah Z.
Nov 4, 20224 min read
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Sarah Z's Book, Movie, & TV Reviews
So I've been on deadline to get a fresh draft of my book out to beta readers, which means....I've been watching a hella lot of shows....

Sarah Z.
Oct 21, 20225 min read
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So I Guess I'm a Burlesque Dancer Now?
I now have video proof of what I look like when dancing topless. It's not great. "Oh, God, that's me?!" BUT I'm trying REALLY hard to see...

Sarah Z.
Oct 11, 20224 min read
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My Dearest Loved Ones: I'm Sorry for My Fatness
I thought it was just me. It's never just me. My muffin top ate my undies. (My tattoo is a crowned heart- means compassion + power) A...

Sarah Z.
Jul 3, 20224 min read
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Marry, Boff, or Kill My Husband
Do you remember the 'Marry/Boff/Kill' game? You list three celebrities or historical figures and figure out who would be most pleasant to...

Sarah Z.
May 12, 20224 min read
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The MOTHER of All Holiday Triggers: It's OK Not to Feel Celebratory on Mother's Day
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Sarah Z.
May 8, 20221 min read
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Sarah Z.
Mar 9, 20220 min read
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10 Things That Stop Me From Being My Sexy, Powerful Self
On being 'Wanted' Versus 'Wantable,' and 'Loved' Versus 'Lovable' So, I’ve been thinking a lot lately about sense of...
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Feb 23, 20223 min read
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We Don't Need ANOTHER Diet
10 techniques for eating healthy in the New Year, from an Intuitive Eating Counselor (read the full article and explanation of Intuitive...

Sarah Z.
Feb 4, 20221 min read
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The Proust Questionnaire (As Seen in Vanity Fair)
A while back, I did a "40-Over-40" boudoir photo shoot. I didn't get very neked for it, because I'm a raging prude, but I did feel...

Sarah Z.
Dec 16, 20217 min read
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Let “Civilized” Shit Go
Last night we had no clean, dry bath towels, so I gave my kids beach towels to use after their showers. I had a twinge of, “Oh, my God,...

Sarah Z.
Dec 3, 20213 min read
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Nightbitch, by Rachel Yoder
Nightbitch has also been optioned for a film, set to star THE Amy Adams! Boom! I'm going to try to write this review of Nightbitch, by...

Sarah Z.
Nov 11, 20212 min read
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So, Sarah Z, When Can I Read Your Book???
I sent an email out to the 30 (THIRTY!!!!) friends and family members who read some or all of my book and helped me rework it and...

Sarah Z.
Nov 5, 20213 min read
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