Pushing on a Rope
Funny!
Going for a road-worthy salute
Gotta love whoever writes the Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicle handbook for new drivers. Catherine has started to read a few pages each day in preparation for her permit test, and likes to share her learning with us. Tonight’s wisdom? If you want to wave to other motorists, make sure you use all your fingers. … Continue reading
He had the look; thank goodness it’s gone!
If a normal picture is worth a thousand words, this one will keep you talking for years. I’ll give you a minute to take it in. Done? Good. This is my husband, then my boyfriend, in the late 1980s, wearing what was then his favorite shirt. Those white stripes? They are mesh. His chest hair … Continue reading
Beach bites to tide me over
What do you eat at the beach? I sat by the shore for a little while today while Basil and Catherine were at the Mets game. For the record, I had only a big bunch of grapes and a bottle of ice water, since I knew I’d be headed home to a salad for lunch. … Continue reading
I swear I’ll be there for ya’
I got my love of words honestly, it seems, and passed them down the same way. We surprised my parents yesterday with some nice farm-stand tomatoes and basil (the herb, although Basil the husband came along for the ride, too) with which to make a quick summer pasta dish. (Also in tow was a half-batch of … Continue reading
It came in through the back window
I won’t couch my words: Some days nothing is easy. It was another rope-worthy day. Last day of school and a kid with lots of plans. Work day full of stuff I wasn’t able to finish yesterday. Migraine headache that wouldn’t quit. Laundry and a variety of errands to split with Basil. Class to teach. … Continue reading
Character Study 101
Did you have a nice Mother’s Day? Mine ran the gamut — a little of this, a little of that, because, well, if a little bit is fun, lots of little bits must be even more so. Or not. Yes, as usual, I was squeezing too much in to too little space, then cursing when … Continue reading
Just desserts — and Happy Easter once again
Couldn’t help but smile early this morning during the Orthodox Easter service at The Church of The Archangels in Stamford. In the pew behind us was an antsy tot — which is no small matter when every member of the congregation in a standing-room-only church is holding a lit candle. She was up, she was … 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
Show me the funny
More and more lately, I find it’s the little things that make the biggest impact. As I careen toward the Vanech Family Christmas Spectacular, trying to unclench my teeth and BREATHE, I’ve been fortunate this week to have a little unexpected levity come my way. The first time was during my Thursday night Jazzercise class. … Continue reading
Pushing on a Rope 