Month: July 2015

Art Appreciation

If I do say so myself, I am pretty good at identifying the subject matter of Ember’s artistic creations. There was the drawing that everyone said was a centipede, but I knew at first glance that it was a dog. And then there’s this PlayDoh creation: When Em showed it to me, I guessed it right away. (I’ll give you the answer at the end of the post.) I was just walking through the Safeway […]

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Farewell, Farewell

Molly moved in with me about two-and-a-half years ago, when I was sick. It has been (mostly) a joy having her here. (Having to take turns for the shower is a pain.) My heart is breaking because she moved out yesterday. I couldn’t be happier for her — exciting new job in Silicon Valley, wonderful new house with her BF and two other friends — but I feel quite sorry for myself, rattling around alone in this […]

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