Yo-Nenny and Jason came by last night for a bitteen of competitive Double Canfield, becoming so engrossed by the action that they missed the last bus home. We had an exceptionally silly time. In order, here are: Jason’s — uh — poker face; Yo-Nenny goes hysterical; Stella administers a sliming. Between games I snapped a few photos of my newly cleaned house, for pre-rental documentation. I probably should pack up my treasures to keep them […]
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Anxiety Dream #2
I had just remodeled my living room when lava started seeping in through the base of the front wall. Within seconds a grey, steaming, bubbling skin had covered the floor leaving only tiny bare patches of oak. Suddenly I realized: Damn, I shouldn’t have turned on that lava machine!, which I guess was a feature of my remodel — maybe a cutting-edge, green way to heat my floors? I went to flip off the switch […]
Read moreHome Again, Home Again (Dancing a Jig)
Look who’s home from her year in the jungles of Central America. I’m so glad you’re back, Jill. Cheryl just got back from Nepal, too. I get to see her later this week. ‘Tis also the season for parents to welcome home prodigal daughters from college. When prodigal daughters don’t drive, welcoming is an active process entailing several hours of travel time. I arrived in her town a night early so I could go to […]
Read moreDogs & Owners: A Contest
On my next post I’ll tell you about the journalism & technology conference I attended today in Silicon Valley. For now, there are more pressing matters. Here is a contest for you. Please match the dog to its owner (or, as Kathy McAnally would have said, “match the dog to its human.”) Winner might win something. Maybe chocolate. We’ll see. Submit your responses in the… well… responses section, just below these pictures. [A couple of […]
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