I have always followed in my older sister’s footsteps. We aren’t really anything alike in personality (she’s organised, I’m a cluttered mess; she’s an exercise person, I’m a sleep-in type; she’s kind-hearted, I’m the crotchety neighbor who hates children), but … Continue reading
I’m sitting up in bed with my back propped up against the wall by two plush pillows. It’s quiet in my house, except for the dishwasher that’s running a full cycle of dirty dishes–we had shrimp tacos for dinner tonight, … Continue reading
When one’s husband accuses one of being addicted to one’s laptop, there is nothing to do but eat really cheap pizza. I don’t know what it is about being in a bad mood that makes me crave crappy food, but … Continue reading
No, I don’t mean anything to do with eggs being fertilised. I’ve already talked a lot about the lies married people feed soon-to-be-married people: That marriage is hard [when it’s actually impossible], the wedding night is magical [depends on who … Continue reading
Dadgummit. They got the ducks again. Any child of the ’80s will recall that episode of Saved by the Bell–the episode that impacted young minds more powerfully than any other [save perhaps the one wherein Jessie had a drug-induced nervous … Continue reading
Ford™ is claiming their vehicles are now equal to the quality of Toyota™. Really? I heard them say so in three of their own commercials tonight during intermissions of American Idol™. I’m no marketing executive or anything, but if I … Continue reading
Dear B, Oh, B! It’s beautiful. It’s the most beautiful beautiful I’ve ever seen. It looks so perfect there on that hand of yours. You’re getting married. I am excited for you, you know. And I’m immensely glad I nagged … Continue reading