Please tell me you see that the lid appears to be smiling . . .
Month: October 2011
Better Than Any Manicure
Seeing all the people in the stands at the World Series tonight, nervously chewing on their fingernails, makes me wish my own nails were down to the nub.
Same Guy, Same House, Same Towels
Years ago, when I was beginning my married life, a friend who was already married for 20 years told me she thought there should be showers for people who had been married a long time so that they could get new towels and sheets. I now find myself at the…
The Nice Thing About Meatloaf
I actually wrote this sentence to my dear friend J today and she said it should be the title of my novel. God only knows when that will be written so I didn’t want it to go to waste. Don’t judge me.
Heads, You’re A Powerful Career Woman; Tails, You’re Ridiculous
I just dusted my husband’s nightstand Seattle Seahawks alarm clock WITH A Q-TIP. Eight days ago I was packing to fly to Europe to manage two meetings. If this doesn’t teach me life can change on a dime, I don’t know what can. A Q-TIP!!!
And I Quote
Begin with that most terrifying of all things, a clean slate. Then look, every day, at the choices you are making, and when you ask yourself why you are making them, find this answer: For me, for me. — Anna Quindlen, author and journalist
Rip It Off
It’s time to come clean with you all and tell you what’s been going on. I resigned on Monday and my last day was last Friday so I am back to searching for a job. The decision was agonizing and I never imagined being back where I am at this…