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Queen Mother
After a few years of hemming and hawing, my mother suddenly announced she’d be retiring at the end of the month. This elicited the same question, over and over, from family and friends: “What are you
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Jul
Jul
Color me ecstatic
David smiled at me with fascination. “I don’t think I’ve ever seen you this excited about anything,” he said. This coming from the man who sees me perform an elaborate “happy dance” every time he whips
20
Nov
Nov
Trick or Teeth
When the doorbell rang a second time, my mother’s terrified gaze met mine. We could hear the screams all the way from where we sat in the family room. As if in answer to my panicked
26
Nov
Nov
And the Emmy Goes To…
David and I got into the car, fastened our seatbelts, and just sat there for a second. I turned in my seat to meet David’s eyes. We stared at each other in silence, allowing the surreality
15
Jul
Jul
Fancy Holiday Time at Tea Upon Chatsworth
The strong women that make up most of my family like to play at being dainty every once in a while, especially when playing “lady” means getting to enjoy tasty treats. So every now and then
20
Dec
Dec
Ornament Brigade
My nephew Brian greeted us just inside the door to my mother’s house. On his head was a fuzzy Santa hat, and in his hands he held a black plastic camera. “Say, ‘Cheese,’” he said through
12
Dec
Dec
Fretful Fiasco
During my childhood, Christmas was, without question, my favorite holiday. The myth, the magic, the mirth: everything about it was wonderful. I was raised Catholic, but by the time my sisters and I entered adolescence, my
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Dec
Dec
Prank Queen
April 1. This is the day upon which we are reminded of what we are on the other three hundred and sixty-four. — Mark Twain I rolled over, reached my arm out from beneath the
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Apr
Apr
Ugly Truth
The truth brings with it a great measure of absolution, always. — R.D. Laing After I broke the news to my mother that David and I would be traveling to the East Coast to celebrate Thanksgiving
Comfy Cozy
When did the future switch from being a promise to being a threat? — Chuck Palahniuk “This is just the kind of thing I was in the mood for,” I said, gesturing at my plate of
