A friend reading from a borrowed book, Richard Russo’s Straight Man, mentioned a reference in the text to a young woman who enchants the protagonist and while she eats a peach, causes him to ponder “eating a peach,” – of course it harkens to Prufrock’s daring to eat a peach once he’s grown old and I found the poem for my friend to send it and as I read it, I thought how lovely of…
After more than a decade I began to feel like my marriage was more like a gay relationship than not. Our life had become and appeared to be decidely predictable and childless and how should I say – lacked unpredictability that made me feel ilke someone was throwing the dirt on my grave way before my time. I think women bring to the relationship the unknown. A woman I was speaking with last week said…
In anticipation of the run I’m doing on Sunday morning – I love this quote in the NYT: “If I’m happy, I train better and I race better. And the fact that I’ve got a little angel in my life makes me run better.” PAULA RADCLIFFE, who holds the world record in the women’s marathon, on her 10-month-old daughter and her plans to run in New York on Sunday
Loca, pent up, wanting to run and jump has been trying to negotiate her post-surgery condition. The first night home, we went for a short walk, but as we went to cross the footbridge, her achiness became acute and she wobbled across the bridge. Now she is fearful of the bridge. She lies down when we get to it and won’t budge. I forced her across this morning, wanting her to be exposed to what…
Last night, I got all dolled up and went to meet my friends at Swirl, but the night ended quickly. I should have known something was wrong when I’ve been nursing a headache for the past two days – and I usually don’t get headaches – and I had my first glass of red wine and almost spit it out. I drank a bunch of water, feeling like I was dying from dehydration, and then…
Times Picayune reports this morning that Endymion will ride in MidCity after a two year hiatus caused by Katrina – can I get an AMEN!
One of my favorite cartoons is Scooby Doo – and now I believe Shaggy lives here too. There is a guy, no lie, that hangs out around Swirl, who is a dead ringer for Shaggy.
Senator Mary Landrieu sends a critical email: Override the Water Resources Bill Veto! President Bush has just vetoed the Water Resources Development Act, a bill that is critical to Louisiana’s future. President Bush’s veto is a dagger aimed at the heart of Louisiana’s future. It threatens not only hurricane recovery but Louisiana’s entire economy. Republicans and Democrats alike are shocked by the administration’s position, so we all must stand united as we stand up for…
Arlene – walks around and through doorways imitating Tim Conway – redefining my patience. Has begun staring into corners and will take off with no provocation and run down the dark driveway of my neighbors at full tilt – her aged mind grows more and more addled. Deaf as a doorknob – can stomp right up to her yelling her name and she doesn’t budge. Her sweet face still warms my heart and I fear…
Taurus Is there any such thing as ‘normal’? And if there was, would you want to be it? Of course not! More than ever, you cherish your unique qualities as well as the uniqueness of your friends. Today is a great day to socialize and celebrate your diversity — or at least organize your next social extravaganza. It goes without saying that you should avoid the same old activities and seek out something a little…