I took the subway downtown yesterday during morning rush hour for my annual mammogram. I am not sure which of those two experiences were worse.All of my body parts were squished on the subway. Just two during the mammogram.On the subway there was nothing for me to hold onto and nice smiling … [Read more...]
words for Wednesday-undies for the afterlife
"I don't believe in an after life although I am bringing a change of underwear" Woody Allen … [Read more...]
I bought a ticket to the circus
When Norman Mailer's 6th wife was asked many times why she thought it would be any different with her, she replied "he adored me, obviously, and when somebody adores you, that's hard to ignore".I get that.Did she think things would be different with her, that she would somehow crack his code of … [Read more...]
now I have seen everything
We were choosing a pumpkin at our favourite local pumpkin/produce/flower guy, Flower John, when a large sign stopped me in my tracks. Years ago when john came up with this idea he felt it was a service he could offer his time strapped clientele. For me, when I saw the sign I felt, as I often … [Read more...]
trick or tramp
I am going to a halloween party tonight and have not had a second to organize a costume. earlier in the week my great friend dropped by and said 'we could go as The Black Eyed Peas' -black clothes, black circles around our eyes and bags of peas stuck to us'. I said "nope, can't be ugly all night … [Read more...]
ground zero
When your marriage falls apart, the wide crevasse you fall into can be difficult to climb out of. The marriage held you together in a way that society smiles on and supports even if it was not a good one. Suddenly you are thrust into the great unknown without a map or a plan. Many, if not all, … [Read more...]
piss me off-skimping on the cheese
I have a number of friends who are lactose intolerant and have discovered this in the last couple of years. I picture the doctor's office, where they tell you of your allergy, with a shotgun in one corner-offering cheese lovers like me an option to end their lives then and there rather than … [Read more...]
growing pains
One night when you go, as you always have and always will, in to check on your children while they sleep, to admire your best work , your heart stops. Their bodies go on forever, maybe a huge foot is hanging over the side for cool air, they may look beautiful one night, and a little … [Read more...]
what are the chances ?
What are the chances that you could do it all yourself ?What are the chances that you could own your own business and make it fly and love it so much you find it hard to call it 'work'?What are the chances that you could like yourself more and more with each passing year?What are the … [Read more...]
gotta lose ten years by tomorrow night
I am going to a University reunion tomorrow night of a number of years I find baffling. Five years ago we had one and I was a married brunette. Things have changed a little on both fronts.When you are married anything goes because you are with whatshisface- when you are divorced you must not look … [Read more...]