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The Necklace
I pulled the twisted gold chain out of the inlaid wood jewelry box and watched as the intricate charm that has dangled from it for at least 70 years…
Feb 13
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January 2024
The Lemon
As many of you know, I lost my dog Clooney right before the holidays. I had hoped to finish the story below before I had to have him put down but…
Jan 2
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Ilene
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October 2023
Little People
It's been awhile since I've posted. It was a busy summer and there wasn't much free time to write. I'm picking it back up again but, until there's…
Oct 5, 2023
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Ilene
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June 2023
My Willy Wonka Moment
I wrote the story below for my memoir writing class after we were asked to recall a moment for which no photograph exists.
Jun 12, 2023
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Ilene
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May 2023
Join me on Notes
A new place for us to share ideas
May 3, 2023
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Ilene
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Does the Met Matter?
By now, you have probably all seen the extensive coverage of the Met Gala red carpet. Things were pretty much as I (and others more knowledgeable than…
May 2, 2023
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Ilene
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The Met Gala: A Preview
Ever heard of it? Tonight's the night
May 1, 2023
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Ilene
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April 2023
When in a Pandemic, Call Paul
No one would have ever expected the five of us to fall in love with the same man. But who could blame us? He had a mop of dark brown straight hair that…
Apr 10, 2023
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Ilene
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Why Passover is My Favorite Holiday
Passover brings back so many fond -- and crazy -- memories
Apr 4, 2023
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Ilene
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March 2023
Bard vs. Chatbot GPT
Who wore it better?
Mar 31, 2023
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Ilene
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My first published essay...
Is here! Thank you, Kveller. Thanks for reading The Accidental Career Girl! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work.
Mar 14, 2023
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Ilene
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Oscars so right
A wrap-up of 2023's red/champagne carpet
Mar 13, 2023
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Ilene
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