Monthly Archives: April 2008

I’ve been thinking a lot about pie. Why? Five things happened: 1. When it was on, I watched and adored the show Pushing Daisies. (Returning this fall, btw–joy!) The main character, referred to as “the pie man” makes pies at a … Continue reading →

The girl, age 11. This could be a picture of me at her age, nose stuck in a book. I’m so glad she’s a reader, like both her parents. Better still, is the book she’s reading, a favorite of ours. … Continue reading →

I have come to a crossroads with my hair. If I continue down one path, there are two diverging roads. On one, I can spend at least $100 a month at a salon where my color will be efficiently and beautifully … Continue reading →

I really do not like shorts. I think they look terrible on just about everyone. I don’t even find capris, while comfortable, terribly flattering to all but the thinnest, longest-legged women. I like skorts. They’re more flattering than shorts and … Continue reading →

Today is a big day. It is not only the day of Foxfield and the Dogwood Parade, but tonight is PROM! No, I’m not going, the boy is. Somehow, the boy negotiated only $2.50 to pay the girl to wash … Continue reading →