Paris scarvery
In Paris, the scarf is a fashion accessory not just for the fashion élite. Chic professional women wear scarves but so do teens…
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When I took chocolate truffles to the work potluck
In the California governor’s office there’s a holiday potluck lunch every year around this time. I never lived in Sacramento – I stayed…
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Irrational fear
There are things that scare the bejeezus out of a lot of people that I don’t mind at all. Spiders? No problem. I…
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Small miracles
I stepped out of the shower the other day and looked down at my footprint on the rug. It made me think. Nature…
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How I butchered my birthday lamb
(WARNING: While there are no pictures of animal slaughter in this post, detailed photos of an intact, dressed lamb carcass might nevertheless disturb…
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Another dream
Last night’s dream was a doozy: I was working in a large pet store that also sold potted plants. Oddly, there were no…
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Last night’s dream
For a long time I didn’t dream much, or at least I didn’t remember the dreams I had. But then I started taking…
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Don’t talk to me
11:15am, in my office building’s elevator. I’m heading up with a covered food container. A creepy man gets in the elevator with me….
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In concert
The other night Calvin and I saw the Pet Shop Boys perform at the Shrine Auditorium. The memories of my 1980s clubbing days…
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Old memories
It’s seven o’clock on Saturday morning and in my head I hear “No more rehearsing and nursing a part. We know every part…
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