Pushing on a Rope
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Doing my time in the jury room
As if there wasn’t already enough happening this week, I had jury duty. Don’t get me wrong: I’m happy to serve, to do my part. I’ve served before and found the experience fascinating. This time, though, all I could think of was everything that wouldn’t get done. Catherine was convinced I’d come home with stories … Continue reading
What’s in store this holiday season
Well, I made it through Black Friday without being maced or punched in the nose. By the time I stuck a toe outside to do some shopping, it was well into the afternoon and the rowdiest of crowds had gone back to bed. There are plenty of people who view Black Friday shopping as sport — … Continue reading
Shedding light on childhood memories
Basil’s birthday is today and to celebrate, Catherine and I gave him something he’s been missing for years: A Humpty Dumpy lamp to replace the one his mom got rid of when Basil was a child. Unfortunately, Basil did not agree with her choice. He’s mourned the loss of that stalwart egg for many decades. Thanks to … Continue reading
Train reactions
Gotta love commuters in New York. They have provided me with endless hours of entertainment, and yesterday was no exception — although I could have used a bit more excitement than I got. Work found me back on the Old Greenwich platform for the first time in a year. It was a later train than … Continue reading
These hips fib a little
So I’ve been taking a belly dancing class once a week, learning to shimmy and undulate, make hip circles and snake arms. Believe me, it’s not as easy as it sounds. But I’m loving every minute. There’s just one class left and I’ll be sad to see it end. You see, the class is a perfect … Continue reading
Time is not on my side
Do you multitask? I do to the point of madness. I’m doing it right now. Type a few words, take a bite of breakfast. Chew. Repeat. A typical weekday morning will find me up at 5:30 and into whirling dervish mode — laundry going while I shower, eating breakfast while I make lunch, reminding Catherine … Continue reading
Sweet escape
Some people are addicted to food; I’m hooked on food TV. Food Network? Cooking Channel? Bring them on. “Chopped,” “Diners, Drivers and Dives,” “Eat Street,” “Food(ography),” “Iron Chef,” “Unique Eats,” “United Tastes of America,” “Unwrapped,” “The Great Food Truck Race.” If they’re serving up something edible, I’m watching. In fact, I’ve discovered that the crazier my … Continue reading
The beat goes on
My niece posted a video on Facebook of her recent half-time show with the Temple University marching band that has me grinning from ear to ear. The band sounds great, looks sharp and must be practicing day and night — they dress their lines perfectly. It was a show to behold and I can’t wait to see her … Continue reading
Let’s make a deal
Do you clip coupons? I love the thrill of the bargain hunt and after all these years remain committed to a Sunday-evening ritual of clipping and making the week’s grocery list. I love checking the receipt to see what I saved — did I wind up getting the ice cream for free? Or was it … Continue reading
Too school for cool
It’s here! The first day of school is tomorrow! Just like the Staples ad, I think it is a “most wonderful time of the year.” There’s something about September that makes me stand a little straighter, be a little more organized, and renew my resolve to get things done. More than with the change of the … Continue reading
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