Year: 2011

and so it goes

Posted by | Oct 29, 2011 | | 19

I’m going to be a bridesmaid next year, you guys. First time ever. Always a bride, never a bridesmaid, was my problem. Until now. I feel so proud and excited. I’m going to be in a wedding party! That’s a rite...

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soap operas

soap operas

Posted by | Oct 20, 2011 | | 20

My neighbors. Let me tell you about them. Firstly, I am happy to report that Horse Girl and her...

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direction

direction

Posted by | Oct 18, 2011 | | 14

One of my earliest and vividest memories is the time I sneaked out of bed and into the dim hallway...

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competitive streak

Posted by | Oct 3, 2011 | | 11

I was walking to the post office this morning, briskly. Bag slung from my shoulder, package under one arm. Suddenly, maybe 20 paces ahead, a guy turned the corner from one street onto mine, heading the same direction as me. The...

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oh, grow up

Posted by | Sep 27, 2011 | | 16

Last night we were watching the Redskins-Cowboys game when the Redskins quarterback made an unimpressive throw to a receiver. “That was a horrible pass,” the beau muttered to himself. “You’re a horrible...

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you are totally going to hate me

Posted by | Sep 15, 2011 | | 47

I really doubted whether posting about babies right on the heels of Tuesday’s post about babies was a good idea. I don’t wish to alienate you, dear friends. I don’t wish to make you cry in anxiety, or roll...

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