Month: October 2005
Happy Halloween!
“Ohhhh, you’re an angel!” I wasn’t sure if the trick-or-treater was referring to the fact that I was shoveling large amounts of candy into her bag, or my costume. The comment was probably prompted by my wings and… Read More
A Welcome Eyesore
It has begun. Earlier this week, a dumpster appeared in our driveway. It’s ugly. It’s smelly. But it’s a welcome sight because it means construction on our new kitchen is beginning. Saturday morning, the crew arrived. Two days… Read More
The Office Clepto
One very nice thing about a new job is that you have a fresh start. No one in the office knows you, and you can build good relationships from scratch. One bad thing about a new job is… Read More
I Survived the Trip Down Memory Lane
I finally decided on a simple black dress. A knee length number with a bias cut and an asymmetrical hemline. Dressy enough to say, “I care.” Simple enough to say, “I don’t care too much.” When Lee and… Read More