We’re in the final countdown. Only a few days left. The signs are everywhere I look, and I’m starting to feel the pressure and the excitement building. The big day is almost here. Of course millions of other people will participate, but this day will be especially significant to me. Because Halloween is the only […]
Waiting for Mr. Goodbar–or vice versa
A Happy Birthday no matter what
Today is my birthday. And I believe that birthdays are milestones to be celebrated. Not necessarily with gifts, or even with people. But always in your heart. And if at all possible, with cake. When you’ve faced death and survived, entering each new year is a joyous occasion for the rest of your life. Turning […]
Halloween in August
A few months ago I discovered that my friend Jane keeps a tall glass jar in her kitchen filled with chocolate candies–bite-size Dove bars, Mr. Goodbar, Hershey’s Golden Almond, Snickers, all my favorites. Personally I’ve never understood how anyone could keep chocolate out in plain sight without consuming it. Unless you’re Willie Wonka. Although I […]
Let the Games Begin
We are invited to V’s brother’s house tonight. Although V is 15 years older, his brother is his only sibling and they’ve become closer over the past few years. And I got lucky because I really like his wife and she’s very talented–and willing to share those talents– in areas that I am not– such […]
Loaded Question
One reason I liked being a reporter was that I got to ask a lot of questions. Sometimes you have to ask a delicate question that you know will make someone feel emotional, or embarrassed, or angry. Sometimes you want a certain answer so you ask the same question in different ways a hundred times. […]
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