When I was a kid, I envied the girls who brought their lunches to school. For example, Sharon – pronounced “Shay-run” – brought hers everyday, and her mother often packed in some Cheetos. I wasn’t a Cheetos nut,…
Nancy, With the Laughing Eyes
Today is my friend Nancy’s birthday. To me, she is “Nance” and forever will be. We’ve known each other since high school, and to this day, I smile when I think of her. Due to our…
Rose-Colored Glasses
Sometimes in the course of conversation, I or a friend will say something about the blessings of ignorance. These conversations are usually about politics or conflicts in the world, maybe about human frailties or failures. Sometimes we’re talking…
Siena – After the Rain
People flippin’ love Siena, Italy. I mean, they reaaaaallllllllllllllllllllyyyyyyyyyyy love it. And it is pretty danged cool. The last time I was there, Mister and I had lunch beneath an awning – right in the middle of…
Honeysuckle Memories
I was out on a bike ride, contemplating life, when I was hit in the face by a familiar smell on the wind: honeysuckle! It snuck up on me fast and left me in a near-aroma-coma. When…
Remembering
Happy Memorial Day, America. Remembering is important. Really.