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Lessons in stress relief from an unlikely source
I got the biggest kick out of a toddler in church yesterday. She was about 3, dressed in a beautiful ivory dress trimmed with satin ribbons and seed pearls, crinoline underneath so it stuck out just so. An ivory sweater and tights and shiny black Mary Janes completed the ensemble. Her mother had pulled the girl’s … Continue reading
In the eye of the beholder — or not
Basil and I had a cultural experience last weekend, or as I prefer to think of it: An Hour of My LIfe I’ll Never Get Back. He’s something of a Groupon and Living Social junkie lately, getting us deals on restaurant meals and deli orders. Always very proud of himself. This time, he had a … Continue reading
Friends to the end
A friend’s Sunday morning blog post has had me thinking. In Gold, Celia wrote — quite eloquently — about the power of friendship, about the twists and turns friendships take over time. In the past 24 hours, I’ve had the good fortune to live what her blog post highlights and reflect a bit, too — … Continue reading
Plumbing the depths of disrespect
Really, I shouldn’t complain. This has been a wonderful week. The big project I’ve been busy with celebrated its birthday, and I’ve been on the receiving end of an amazing list of special surprises — including one that sparkles and one that will drastically improve my home life, as well as visits from the Tulip … Continue reading
A letter to the mother I’ve never known
Dear Patricia: It’s me, Jennifer. I’m here, all grown up with a child of my own, wishing I was speaking to you instead of writing a letter I hope you might see in cyberspace. And today is our day — the day that seals our fate, and continues to toy with our emotions. I hope … Continue reading
Remedy for the Grammys’ fashion faux pas
As always, the Grammys were entertaining last night — lots of good music and people-watching. It’s always interesting to see how the other half lives. And dresses. Although many of the getups the stars wore were gorgeous and flattering, I couldn’t help but wonder what Fergie, Lady Gaga, and Niki Minaj were thinking. I wished … Continue reading
I’ve got it — all — in the bag
Like a lot of women, I like a snazzy handbag, and recently purchased one. It’s terrific — roomy, with lots of pockets and nooks so I stay organized; the right length handle so I can sling it over my shoulder; a fun color to combat the winter blues. I know women who carry bags the … Continue reading
Waving the white flag in the face of winter ills
Bad enough when the rasp in your voice makes your boss think he’s talking to a man. Worse still when you’re the idiot racing out of church during the quiet of Communion prayers because you can’t stop coughing (why do we sit up front?!) and everyone else pretends they’re not looking at your beet-red face … Continue reading
Sick daze
Like every third person I meet, I’m sick. Just a cold or other minor bug, but enough to mess with my schedule. Probably like you, my life is planned down to the millisecond. There is always too much to do and too little time to get it done. Plus a special work project over these … Continue reading
A closet full of heart and soles
A friend mentioned last night that she hates shoes. What?! She might as well have said she hates diamonds or pearls, the creamy comfort of mac and cheese or the bracing sip of fresh-squeezed lemonade, lazy summer afternoons or visits from Santa Claus. What woman HATES shoes? (Especially one sporting the black suede flats she … Continue reading
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