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Urban Panthers Lair http://www.urbanpantherslair.com Wed, 26 Aug 2009 20:39:20 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Day 19: Cheats and Discoveries Okay, just two more days to go on my self-imposed diet restrictions. I will be honest, I have cheated a bit on myself. But here is what I discovered: Wine I had 2 glasses of wine in 19 days. And I didn't like the taste of either one. The reality is, I don't ... http://www.urbanpantherslair.com/2009/08/26/day-19-cheats-and-discoveries/ Day 14: Surviving Socializing It is one thing to stick to a way of eating within the confines of one's own home. Eating elsewhere, however, can put serious temptations in one's way. But I passed! With flying colours! Last Friday, the Lion and I spent a glorious late afternoon on outdoor patios with another couple. This ... http://www.urbanpantherslair.com/2009/08/20/day-14-surviving-socializing/ Cleanse Day 5: Communication For those of you following along, you will have figured out that the Lion was not being very supportive of my Cleanse. And Friday night, it reached a head when he started to argue with me because I wasn't having nachos and quesadillas with the rest of them. I stuck ... http://www.urbanpantherslair.com/2009/08/10/cleanse-day-5-communication/ Cleanse Day 3: Red wine and younger women I have always been fascinated by the social implications of drinking. Or more interestingly, of not drinking. I don't drink much alcohol to begin with. I do not like the taste of hard liquors at all. I might sip the occasional liqueur, but so rarely you might as well say never. ... http://www.urbanpantherslair.com/2009/08/08/cleanse-day-3-red-wine-and-younger-women/ Cleanse Day 2: Temptations So, there I was on Day 1 of my cleanse, eager to start on my sugar free adventure. And what does my new manager bring to our team meeting? Donuts! I am not a cake person. Wouldn't thank you for a piece of cake. But donuts? I'll eat on entire flat in ... http://www.urbanpantherslair.com/2009/08/07/cleanse-day-2-temptations/ The big cleanse That's it! I have had enough! My body is falling apart, and I need to adjust. My face is a mess, I'm tired, I'm bloated, and yes, I'm even constipated ... like you needed to know that. So, for the first time in my life, I am going on a cleanse. To ... http://www.urbanpantherslair.com/2009/08/06/the-big-cleanse/ A journey from the comfort of the Lair Time to change the flavour of the Lair. While I am busy with, and extremely passionate about, Silver & Grace, I find I still need the Lair. But, this time it will used to chronicle my journey of self-discovery. A private journey made public. I will be using a variety of ... http://www.urbanpantherslair.com/2009/07/29/a-journey-from-the-comfort-of-the-lair/ Bittersweet announcement Today, I am pleased to announce the launch of my new blogsite, Silver & Grace. I have been blogging at the Urban Panther's Lair for over a year now, and many wonderful things have come from that: meeting, virtually and in person, many wonderful fellow bloggers; interacting with Lair commenters from all over ... http://www.urbanpantherslair.com/2009/06/29/bittersweet-announcement/ Slooooooowwwww eating For our collective birthdays, I asked my parents if they would buy the Lion and me a Turkish Grill. I have been coveting Turkish Grills for years, and now that we have a patio area for it, we finally got one. For those of you unfamiliar with Turkish Grills, they are ... http://www.urbanpantherslair.com/2009/06/08/slooooooowwwww-eating/ Embarrassed by my fellow females Let's talk exotic dancers. That got your attention! The other day, during a business trip to Toronto, I was walking down Yonge Street reminiscing. And there was the strip club where I went to see male strippers for the first time. Twenty-six years ago. It was also the last time I have seen ... http://www.urbanpantherslair.com/2009/05/26/embarrassed-by-my-fellow-females/