From a distance I thought the blob on the wall by the icebox was a spider. “Lulu! Come here QUICKLY!” Lulu strolled in several minutes later. Investigating what I was pointing at, she saw only opportunity. She rolled up a newspaper and let out a squeal as she swatted at the spot. Which of course was only a chip in the paint and not a spider at all. As if she hadn’t done enough damage […]
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The Wormlips Literary Society
I had a traumatic evening. When I went to enter this post, my blog locked me out, telling me it suspected me of inappropriate or possibly illegal activity. It’s ugly when even your own blog turns on you. Three anxious hours later, during which I was unable to touch a single thing I’ve ever done here, all was well. For the one or two techie people among you, here’s what happened. Thank you, Michael Hampton, […]
Read moreDoctors & Religion
The instant-messages that fly between Lulu and me are always scintillating and, as you can see, sometimes even touching: Yo-Nenny — I keep telling you: if you want me to write about you too, you have to come over so I have something to say. Okay? Honestly: daughters! I spoke with one of my doctors today. Not my new foot guy from England or my old foot guy whom I miss. Not the eccentric surgeon […]
Read moreDriving Directions
I’ve never been known for having a sense of direction other than an untrustworthy one, so why would someone ask me how to get anyplace? Yo-Nenny just e-mailed to ask where her old preschool was. Only after sending my reply did I realize it’s probably not too helpful. I don’t even remember, prezactly. You’d go down MacArthur past that corner where the drunk man was by the street sign. Not as far down MacArthur as […]
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