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Stella Devine (StellaDevine): 28, Female
AU

Name or Pseudonym:: Stella Devine

About Me:: I am a travel consultant, which is not usually identified as a high risk occupation, but that's only because people don't know the whole truth.

Blog:: www.livejournal.com/users/stelladevine

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Flattery will get you everywhere

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Out of the frying pan...

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Do you think it's rude not to leave comments behind?

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I struggle to leave pithy, concise, insightful, witty comments. Anyone who's read one of my posts knows that I tend to run off at the mouth. Often I start writing a comment, only to find that I hav... Read More »

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Surprise!

'There's something I have to tell you,' said the email from my Dad. 'Something about my past.'

My mind raced. What was he talking about? Did he have HIV? A criminal record? I emailed him back straight away to ask what the hell was going on. In response, he forwarded me an email.

'Dear Roger,

I don't know how to tell you this, so I guess I'll just jump right in and say it. I have been told that you are my biological father.'

The letter wen…

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Posted by Stella Devine on November 26th, 2007 at 5:43pm — 2 Comments (Add)

Teen girls hunted by sharks

Today I wanted to write something penetrating and insightful about tomorrow's election. There is plenty of fodder: a hokey, anti-Muslim, anti-Labor propaganda pamphlet traced back to some very dodgy Liberals; the Federal takeover of the Mersey hospital in a gratuitous vote-buying exercise; the confirmation that John Howard does intend to retire and thus we would be left with Prime Minister Peter Costello. Saying this would not be…

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Posted by Stella Devine on November 22nd, 2007 at 5:46pm — No Comments (Add)

Touching

It's happened again. The unthinkable.

My thighs have started touching.

The warning signs were there. I could have done something about this months ago. But instead of walking to work, I elected to sleep in. Instead of doing yoga, I was blogging. Instead of mineral water, I chose wine.

Ruby (Rhodesian Ridgeback, personal trainer, friend) tried to warn me. She advised me to go for a daily walk. Indeed, she begged. But I ignored her pleas, and now this.

I put…

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Posted by Stella Devine on November 21st, 2007 at 4:56pm — 2 Comments (Add)

Pork Cannelloni recipe

I am a great cook. Learning to make delicious food was a way to compensate for my lack of musical talent. I was always awestruck by the way my brother and sisters bridged the divide between themselves and other people by making beautiful music. My attempts tended to drive people from me, rather than attracting them, so I had to find a better way.

My culinary journey began with a year spent in Italy, aged 16. I found that the Italian way of teaching things seemed to be to jeer at you f…

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Posted by Stella Devine on November 19th, 2007 at 12:37am — No Comments (Add)

Taste sensation

When Fizzy wants to taste something I know she won't like, I let her do it. I figure it's a good way to learn the lesson. Yesterday she came to me with a packet of smoked anchovies. They're in a packet labelled 'Cat treats,' and I give them to Ruby as training rewards. You can smell these suckers from three blocks away the moment you open the cupboard, so Ruby was trotting faithfully alongside Fizzy as she held out the packet.

'Do you want to try on…

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Posted by Stella Devine on November 18th, 2007 at 5:32pm — No Comments (Add)

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At 7:30pm on November 18th, 2007, Sandra Hanks Bentoiton said…: Hey there, new friend. Nice to meetcha!

At 8:55pm on November 17th, 2007, Library Diva said…: Hi Stella! They wouldn't let me comment at your blog, so I'm commenting here to tell you that I tagged you for a random meme over at my blog, http://www.yourlibrarycard.blogspot.com !

At 9:08am on November 17th, 2007, mmrilla said…: Thanks, Stella! I'm always so encouraged when I hear about people who like what I have to say. I've added you, as well, and I'll be checking in on your NaBloPoMo efforts.

I'm finding this whole experience a really neat way to meet other bloggers. :)

At 8:03pm on November 16th, 2007, Sara said…: Thanks for the friend add - and I'm so glad I found your blog, it's always wonderful to find another dry and witty female voice!

At 7:26pm on November 16th, 2007, Manisha said…: Hi Stella! Thanks for visiting my blog! If you like spicy foods, the recipe I posted today (Nov 16) is one of my favorites. It doesn't look all that great but it tastes fabulous. Do let me know if you try anything!

At 1:09am on November 9th, 2007, fringes & Q said…: Stella, thanks for the tag. Look for your answers later today on my NaBlo page!

At 7:43pm on November 1st, 2007, Fran Reed said…: Hi new friend! Thanks for the comment. This year's nablopomo is already better than all of last year's combined!

1. I am an editor and this past year I started working for a dermatologist. I have an uncanny knack for editing without actually comprehending the text, but since I started editing medical content I've been learning so much and enjoying all of the wacky things that happen in the world of dermatology! Lame, perhaps.
2. Basically anything by Kurt Vonnegut. Everything I've read that he wrote blows my mind. (If I have to pick one I'd say God Bless You, Mr. Rosewater.)
3. Who would play me in a movie? Ideally? Clare Danes. More likely? Hmm, maybe Steve Buscemi in drag? Delete Comment

At 4:19pm on November 1st, 2007, Stella Devine said…: Hi - your entry came up on the front page of NaBloPoMo and it made me laugh out loud, so I went to have a look at your page. Good luck this month!