Author: lyn

shamelessness

You know what sucks? Waking up in the middle of the night from a dream in which Santa Claus is making you cry. MOVING ON, THEN. As usual I’m a mite gut-wrenched about this post because it is just so casual and personal,...

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and so it goes

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

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

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direction

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

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

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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