For the last 42 years, the same light fixture has hung in the entryway of my apartment. An interior designer with seriously questionable judgment picked it out for my grandmother in 1966 (along with the avocado colored half table and a beaded curtain to divide the kitchen from the dining room). By the time I [...]
I realized this morning that one of the things that has been keeping me from writing here has been the feeling that I need to somehow bring the blog up to date. However, every day that I go without beginning that update means that there is just more to write. I find the amount of [...]
A couple of months ago, I got an email asking me if I was interested in becoming a “Brand Enthusiast” for the Nintendo DS Lite. While I’ve never been someone who goes out of her way to play video games, when the opportunity to play things like Tetris or Sudoku come my way, I [...]
My dad has always approached fatherhood with a lighthearted sincerity. He believed that as a parent, it was his obligation to help us to become the best citizens possible. He was constantly reminding my sister and me that we needed to look upon our family as a community and always think about how our actions [...]
To be fair, he was goofing around and I made him hold the pose so that I could grab my camera. It was pure comedy!
Recently, I’ve been struck by a deep need to get rid of things. I’ve been going through drawers and boxes, trying to toss the useless ephemera and clutter that constantly plagues me. I’ve been trying to do it in small bites, so that I don’t overwhelm myself and give up on the project entirely.
I went [...]
Earlier this afternoon, Scott forwarded me an email. He added one line to the sentence, which said, “OMG! I’m going to be on TV. But check out the dress code section!” They had specifically said that he wasn’t allowed to wear a Hawaiian shirt. So, while I sat quietly in meditation tonight, he settled down [...]
