The first time I remember thinking that life and movies really are connected is when I saw a tired old plot device happen to me. It was some time right after college, when I ran into someone I had a crush on while I was a student. We chatted and I bravely told him that… Continue reading The movie of my life
Lately I’ve spent a whole lot of time thinking about all of the things I’m losing when it comes to my mom. When I lost my dad I was very young and, in my childhood perspective and my little memory, I lost him all at once; he was here and then he was gone. My… Continue reading What I can keep
A fabulous reader has been in communication with me and asking for me to post about marriage. She is under the impression that Husband and I have a good one and she’d like to know more about that. I am always happy to oblige if I am able, but it just hasn’t come out right… Continue reading Serious irreverence
The past week has been hot. I say that completely recognizing the fact that had I not moved 2,000 miles east last summer I would be complaining that there was still snow on the ground at my old house. Still, even for the much warmer place I now live, 89 degrees on June 1 is… Continue reading What I learned from shaving my dog
I’m waiting for a very important phone call which may or may not even come. I won’t even know if I’m not getting a call at all for a few months, but I’m really hoping I get the call this week. To say that it has put me on edge is rather an understatement. At… Continue reading Still with the joy business
After my last post I’ve been actively perusing joy in the world. I’m making a real effort to see joy in others and find what is causing the happiness that can be found. An extraordinary role model in this “joy search” has been Daughter. She is a bundle of excitement and happiness, so I’m trying… Continue reading Finding joy
Elephants in the Room 