At Least They're Committed

I had an amazing day yesterday — first a long lunch with Kenn then happy hour(s) with Caitlin and Danielle — and I was in an exceptional mood this morning on my way to work. And then I wasn’t. The heights I’d reached heading to the office were surpassed by the low I hit — all in Read more

People have been very kind, asking me what life changes I’ll need to make with my new, bionic self. And I’m quick to say, “I’ll have to have pedicures the rest of my life.” They laugh and say, “Oh, it must be rough!” I nod and smile. Uh, yes, it is. Who the eff came up Read more

Strolling to the restaurant down the block with Jon and Darren and watching various alley debris skitter across the pavement, we began discussing interesting things we’d discovered that had been discarded. Jon once found a paper with someone’s life and career goals written on it, including the pros and cons of the two women the person Read more

“Oh, Gabriel! We’re all alone! Isn’t it lovely?” “Ah, you mean it’s oh, so peaceful here? No one’s bending over your shoulder? Nobody’s breathing in your ear?” “Stop that! Augh! You’re getting her stuck in my head all over again.” “All right, Angie baby, I’ll stop .  . . but only because you’re a special lady.” Read more

While it is true that I do delight in amusing myself and frequently chuckle at my own thoughts, witticisms and expense, it occurs to me that I can only amuse myself so much for so long. At some point, someone really ought to amuse me. Granted, I am not easily amused, but at the very Read more

I can’t get it out! It’s stuck! “That ain’t no way to treat a lady, no way to treat your baby, your woman your friend. That ain’t no way to treat a lady no way. But maybe it’s a way for us to end.” Is that a double negative or a triple negative and if so Read more