Pushing on a Rope
Marriage
The Circle of Life
Well, everyone is home, back where they belong. Naturally, it’s like they never left. Remember all my hard work last weekend, cleaning up, getting things organized? Well, I’m looking at unpacked luggage, a bunch of souvenirs, several sweatshirts, socks and jackets along with piles of brochures, itineraries and receipts. Sunglasses here. Filched room key there. … Continue reading
Repeating history, yet again
I will NEVER learn. Nineteen years and counting, and I STILL can’t stop myself from inviting Basil on shopping trips. (My husband, that is, not the herb.) And every single time, I spend most of the trip either trying to move him along or traversing every square inch of the store trying to find where … Continue reading
There’s no place like home
Well, I made it. The plane trip West wasn’t nearly as awful as I imagined — I didn’t have a harrowing journey, suffer mechanical difficulties, wasn’t left on the runway, didn’t lose my luggage or my mind (well, not yet). In fact, I relished the time alone and secretly cheered that I didn’t have any … Continue reading
Scenes from a steakhouse on New Year’s Eve
With just a few hours of 2011 left, there seemed to be just one way to celebrate — a good meal and a bit of laughter. Neither was planned, but both offered a welcome respite from life’s insanity while helping us usher the year out. We lucked out and got a last-minute table in the … Continue reading
A solemn resolution to go with the flow in 2012
What is your new year’s resolution? I stopped making them a while back. Weight loss and exercise are already in hand, thanks to my good friends at Jazzercise of Southwestern CT; I don’t smoke and rarely drink. And heaven knows that even the most Herculean efforts won’t get me to hold my tongue or suddenly … Continue reading
In praise of the household’s unsung hero
One of the things about having a few days off is the chance to do things I wouldn’t do otherwise, like watch mindless television programs. On the ET-Insider last night, I caught the “11 of 2011” awards and consider myself much better informed now. Among the great minds getting a nod for their contributions to … Continue reading
Hey Santa: Here are my Christmas wishes this year
Dear Santa: I know it’s been awhile since I’ve written, but I’ve been extra good this year and have some special present requests in mind. I’m sure you still have the naughty-nice tracking thing going, probably digitized by now, but in case not, here are some highlights of my year: My family has been fed … Continue reading
Fight the madness
My peers and I seem to have become a generation of crazy people. We’re keeping it together with spit and paper clips, trying real hard to smile and wave while we bring home the bacon, fry it up and clean the kitchen up afterward. While we clean and fold the underwear, write out the birthday greetings, … Continue reading
Isn’t it romantic?
Only 8:30 and I’m all tucked in for the night. It is yet another Friday night to remember. Catherine is participating in a youth group overnight at our church, so you’d think the mice would play. You’d be wrong, however. I’m here alone talking to you and Basil is grabbing a nightcap. So it is … Continue reading
Laying it on thick
How many condiments are taking up space in your refrigerator? We are a veritable House of Condiments — mustards, relishes, sauces, jellies, spreads. Basil hasn’t met a condiment he doesn’t like. Whole genres of them need to be front and center at mealtime. Our refrigerator door nearly groans from the weight of the many bottles … Continue reading
Pushing on a Rope 