Monthly Archives: May 2006

My mom, dad and sister came to visit. So naturally, we went to Monticello.

I AM: eating chocolate chips. I WANT: a garbage disposal. I WISH: life decisions were a little easier to make. I HATE: fear. I MISS: my friends who do not live here. I HEAR: the roofers attaching my new Colonial … Continue reading →

As I’ve become accustomed, I called Carmela from Dulles. She had important news to share. This time of year I’ve always written about sunscreens, sunblocks and the importance of slathering on the SPF. Mel, always the careful sunscreen wearer, will … Continue reading →

I traveled “my trip” last week; CHO to STL, STL to CHO. For those non-fliers, that’s Charlottesville, Virginia to St. Louis, Missouri and back again. I picture myself, a giant standing astride a map with one shoe planted firmly in … Continue reading →

I threw up on the plane. Truly, turbulence is not my bag. Naturally, it was the most dainty, discreet hurl in the history of hurls. I would make a stellar bulimic. I’m fairly certain the passenger immediately to my right … Continue reading →