(I might be forced) To Kill A Mockingbird

April 11, 2013

Two nights ago, I had a terrible dream. I dreamt that there was a mockingbird  ensconced in the tree directly below our bedroom window. At 3 a.m., it made its presence known at top volume. Its song? A medley of car alarms. You know the one. You’ve heard it. They even do a “bit” about [...]

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C is for Cooking (that’s good enough for me)

April 10, 2013

I love making dinner. I love starting with ingredients and ending with something delicious. I find the ritual of chopping vegetables, stirring a sauce, or browning onions to be deeply meditative. It makes my heart happy. In the past few months of busy time, I’ve barely been cooking. I’ve fallen into the trap of heating [...]

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B is for Bonita Raisin

April 8, 2013

Have I ever told you the story of Bonita Raisin? Either way, I’m about to, so hang on to your hats: shit’s about to get real. (That’s tonally inappropriate in every way for that story, but I’ve always wanted to say it, so there we are.) Many, many years ago, I ran my first mini-gala. [...]

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A is for Alphabet, and Absent

April 7, 2013

Years ago, I did a series of posts based on the alphabet. Yes, it was totally elementary school. And it was also the writing exercise that helped me figure out how to use my blog. Let’s be real: I’ve been having a hard time using my blog for a while. So, A is for alphabet [...]

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Because February is almost over, and I feel weird posting nothing in a month.

February 25, 2013

Since January 26, I’ve managed something like 15 different events. I’ve been sick twice. I bought a killer dress, which I have already worn three times. I also finally splurged on the expensive black pumps, which have rewarded me by being wearable for up to ten hours at a time. The largest zit of my [...]

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