A Late Starter Dawdling Through Life
Why am I spending so much time thinking about proper placemat design? What cartoon anvil dropped on my head and forced me to stumble around in a dizzy-dazzy haze, contemplating the merits of vinyl and tropical palm versus cotton embroidery? … Continued
It’s a Saturday night and you and your significant other have decided to splurge on a nice meal. You’ve sucked down a few tasty libations, something with vodka and a half-dozen other ingredients that you swear is going to be … Continued
“’Vi are ‘ze Lunch-stapo, ‘und you ‘vill open your lunchbox now.” The state’s jackbooted lunch inspector towered over my five year old daughter. She didn’t know what to do. Fear slank into her eyes. She looked towards me, but for … Continued
I love Thanksgiving: family get-togethers, sliced turkey, fresh cranberry sauce, the Macy’s Parade, pumpkin pie, and wine, lots of wine. It’s one of my favorite holidays. I like to milk it. Start early and end late. My daughter? Not so … Continued
I’ve passed this woman several times now on my way to and from the bathroom. She’s working at a table in the coffee shop, her laptop open, and a plate with a half-eaten brownie on it. She’s wearing a sky-blue … Continued