thoughts from a freckle-faced pisces
On Wednesday I went with a friend to see Anne Lamott for the third time in about ten years. There were thoughts of meeting other friends for drinks before we went to see her but it is November. It is the season of cold and dark and hibernation rather than random acts of frivolity. One … Read more
The purpose of my new writing space was to, ummmm, write more. Peoples. It is so cold. This space is over the garage and has never been what you’d call toasty (except for June, July, August, and half of September) but these past few days it has been downright frigid in here. I can think … Read more
I had grand plans a few weeks ago to repaint and redecorate a neglected room in the house. All started well enough but I got sidelined by a cold then some other annoying health thing and so things moved along slower than I thought they would. Or maybe my age means I can’t redo a … Read more
I got a new coworker many months ago. We went through a dating period for awhile as we got to know each other and we were on our best behavior. I don’t know when the good manners slipped away and we started acting normal, but eventually we did and now we are work buddies. She … Read more
When I worked at my favorite store, I had an equally favorite store next door. It was a home décor and furnishings business that was filled with vintage and new wares. Their displays were so inventive and creative (and even more so for the holidays) that I would often wander over when things were slow … Read more