MY RECENT COMMENTS
- “Hey, I've been
completely gone---and most
likely will stay
that way
---but I stop…”
November 20, 2009 03:27PM - “I saw this last night
(yes, I did just admit to
watching
Jeopardy!) and I
wanted…”
November 17, 2009 05:21PM - “I toured with the
company briefly myself.
Continued good luck
to
you.”
October 26, 2009 09:48PM - “Hilarious post, and I'm
glad you're buying new. But
what do I
know? I'm the
girl…”
October 22, 2009 10:21PM - “Hilarious.
Love
d this: "I’m going to
wear the shit out of
it"
You…”
October 21, 2009 06:20PM
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On Grandmothers
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She was a stereotype, the old Italian grandmother, her hose rolled down to her ankles, her silver hair rolled into a tight bun. She spoke in broken English, forming her words around ill-fitting false teeth which she removed and placed in a cup at her bedside each… Read full post »
Genealogy Tracing: The New Crack
Over the past several weeks, I have been tracing my ancestral roots, and though I am loath to admit it, it seems I am not related to royalty. Surely this comes as shocking news to many who know me---most especially myself---and my husband---who over our many years together has
… Read full post »Didn't You Used To Be A Skin Head Neo-Nazi?
I’m not your New Age type, but I must admit to believing that things happen for a reason.
For instance, about ten days ago I discovered that my boxing gloves are missing. These gloves are BIG and RED and usually live in the trunk of my car. I… Read full post »
One Last Look At Summer...Then and Now
I have a confession: I’m one lucky girl.
Okay, maybe that’s not a confession. Maybe it’s more an admission.
Here’s another admission: I hate the beach.
How ridiculous is that? I am lucky enough to have houses on both coasts, and… Read full post »
Now I Know Where My Words Went
I know that many of you have sworn off Maureen Dowd for eternity. I know many of you feel that she is the scourge of the newsprint, that she is bobble-headed, simpering, whining and produces totally worthless reads. Therefore, I’m making what I image is a
… Read full post »To Joan Walsh: Sadly, I Can Add One To Your List
I do not have much time to post this morning, but I offer this up for thought throughout your weekend.
As I read the NY Times this morning, I came across an excerpt from a recent Salon column by Joan Walsh reprinted in the Times “Weekend Opinionator” section. In… Read full post »
I Danced The Night Ted Kennedy Died
I danced the night Ted Kennedy died.
I didn’t mean to. I didn’t know he was dying. Not in the active sense, at least. Though, earlier in the week, upon hearing that the Obama’s had no plans to visit him in Hyannis, despite their close proximity on the
… Read full post »Eunice Shriver is the reason I’m here.
I don’t mean “here” as in alive; I mean here as in on Nantucket.
Of course, that does not seem far-fetched to me. Kennedys---especially Kennedy women---have been influencing my life for almost as long as I can… Read full post »
The Drug-less Wonder: How The Cat Learned To Love Flying
Let’s be clear, I am neither a cat person nor a dog person.
I’m ambidextrous when it comes to animals, able to pet, cuddle, or scratch behind the ears of both cats and dogs with equal affection.
Truth is, I tend to be leery of individuals who… Read full post »
Slouching Towards Nantucket
Summer, 2004
You come and go.
You seek the occasional dalliance
with island life.
I am always alone.
Christmas, 2004
It being a very small island,
I noticed the strangers
almost from the start,
first, the one in your stead,
then, the… Read full post »
My Vegas Soundtrack
It used to be the impossibly loud music at the Hard Rock Hotel. Rock and Roll blasted in every corner, every niche, every inch of the building----EXCEPT for the gym. Incredibly, the gym was silent--the one place where the driving beat could have been put to good use. But,
… Read full post »Are you all functioning alcoholics?
That was the question posed to me by a good friend as I regaled her with another tale from my escapades in the liquor business.
Back then, the spirits industry was in its hey-day---glamorous, profitable, growing. Those of us who worked
… Read full post »Maybe Not Proud, But Sure As Shit Happy: My OS Inspiration
Are You Kidding Me With This Memorial?
Call me cynical. Call me mean. Call me a killjoy. But I have to ask, at a time when California is paying its “vendors and taxpayers” with I.O.U.’s, do we really need the expense of Michael Jackson’s memorial draining the already empty coffers?
Yes, the guy was a
… Read full post »The Heartbreak Kid---A Strictly Personal Post
Today, I had lunch with an amazing young woman.
For the sake of her privacy, I will refer to her as A—.
A— impressed me beyond measure with her charisma, intelligence, and thoughtful responses to my probing questions. She captivated me with… Read full post »
MUSINGS ON THE THEORY OF RELATIVITY
Lately, I’ve been spending an extraordinary amount of time contemplating my mortality---or to be more specific, I’ve been thinking about “days left.”
Not so much what I would do with them, assuming that I knew the actual number I had left---because, truth… Read full post »
FOODIE TUESDAY: Fun With Kahlua & Whisks UPDATED
Yes, I keep changing the title. That is because I'm trying to get you all to read this.
I’m posting this primarily to promote a foodie blog called Worth The Whisk .
It is the brainchild of my friend and former colleague Patti Londre.
… Read full post »NEW ORLEANS BARBECUED SHRIMP: A MEMOIR (and a recipe)
I have a thing about recipes. I read them, but I never follow them. I prefer to assimilate them.
I am a intuitive cook. I rarely measure ingredients. I’m all about pinches and handfuls and generous shakes.
I don’t often follow the culinary rules. If… Read full post »
Further To Joan Walsh's Point
This is a post that I wrote during the elections. It didn’t get a lot of attention then and it may appear to be somewhat dated now, but the point I was making---well, sadly, it was a worthwhile point to make.
Today I listened to Joan Walsh speak… Read full post »
ABOUT LAST NIGHT
This will be brief. There is a hike outside calling my name and I have appointments all day, starting at 10:00, but I wanted to say a few words about last night.
Fabulous.
Fun.
Fantastic.
Phenomenal.
I didn’t have a dog in this fight. I think that Kris… Read full post »
MEETING MARY
Mary Kelly’s coming to town.
She’s all thrilled about getting to attend the American Idol finale tonight. But me, I’m thrilled about getting to meet my first OSer (not counting Frank, of course).
I’ve told the story before, about stumbling into Open Salon… Read full post »
My Grade School Stalker
Sandra’s post (linked below---don’t miss it) got me thinking about one boy from back in the day. Here are a few things I’ve been wanting to say to him for years.
Charlie:
People find it hard to believe when I tell them that it started in kindergarten.
&nbs… Read full post »
On The Road Again. More Driving Tales.
Dear Loyal Readers,
Those of you who have come to know me over the past few months will not be surprised to learn that I spent yesterday at the mercy of on-line traffic school.
Yes, dear reader, my need for speed begot my need for a mind-numbing,
… Read full post »
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