Monthly Archives: June 2011

(image courtesy Stefano Mazoni)

you should have seen me (chapter 18, part 1)

“He knew I was somebody, but he couldn’t pin it down.” Wayne and Drew are in the Lilien’s vast fluffy bed. Wayne leans against her shoulder and says, “He kept ogling me when he thought I wasn’t looking and he

(image courtesy Stefano Mazoni)

you should have seen me (chapter 18, part 1)

“He knew I was somebody, but he couldn’t pin it down.” Wayne and Drew are in the Lilien’s vast fluffy bed. Wayne leans against her shoulder and says, “He kept ogling me when he thought I wasn’t looking and he

(image courtesy Sara Pulver)

Gimee, gimee, gimee! (8th installment of making friends with crows.)

I’d know that noise anywhere. Somebody wants something and they’re going to beg, beg, beg until they get it. Never mind that this somebody is not one of my own kids, never mind this somebody is, in fact, a bird:

(image courtesy Sara Pulver)

Gimee, gimee, gimee! (8th installment of making friends with crows.)

I’d know that noise anywhere. Somebody wants something and they’re going to beg, beg, beg until they get it. Never mind that this somebody is not one of my own kids, never mind this somebody is, in fact, a bird:

cindy sherman l'uomo

In the First Person

I never lied to anyone. Not about anything important, that is. What some might call deceit I like to think of as artistic embellishment, an essential component of my quest toward self-realization. Everyone should get a turn in the sun.

cindy sherman l'uomo

In the First Person

I never lied to anyone. Not about anything important, that is. What some might call deceit I like to think of as artistic embellishment, an essential component of my quest toward self-realization. Everyone should get a turn in the sun.

The Free Love Blog Award—No Strings Attached!

          Fellow blogger Hannah gave me this award for my blog. Hannah, thank you! It will look ab fab on my mantel! The rules of this particular award were as follows: 1. Thank and link to

The Free Love Blog Award—No Strings Attached!

          Fellow blogger Hannah gave me this award for my blog. Hannah, thank you! It will look ab fab on my mantel! The rules of this particular award were as follows: 1. Thank and link to

(image courtesy M. D. Photos)

watching yourself cry (chapter 17, part 2)

The first time they separated was when Eleanor was one, still putting everything in her mouth and needing to be carried. Elle had been a curious child and it took at least two people to make sure she didn’t grab

(image courtesy M. D. Photos)

watching yourself cry (chapter 17, part 2)

The first time they separated was when Eleanor was one, still putting everything in her mouth and needing to be carried. Elle had been a curious child and it took at least two people to make sure she didn’t grab

(image courtesy Valentin Strambu)

Fathers’ Day

This story is a token of love and appreciation for J on Fathers’ Day, and for all fathers (and breadwinners) who get the job done. * At first he didn’t mind the commute, even looked forward to having a little

(image courtesy Valentin Strambu)

Fathers’ Day

This story is a token of love and appreciation for J on Fathers’ Day, and for all fathers (and breadwinners) who get the job done. * At first he didn’t mind the commute, even looked forward to having a little

(image courtesy twynkl moon)

Mothers Group (or Euphenasia)

Setting: Every Wednesday at ten o’clock they meet at Tot Land, a busy kiddy park packed with tricycles, play tables, and a huge mess of discarded plastic toys. Characters: Prudy (a red-headed Brit who hasn’t slept for more than four

(image courtesy twynkl moon)

Mothers Group (or Euphenasia)

Setting: Every Wednesday at ten o’clock they meet at Tot Land, a busy kiddy park packed with tricycles, play tables, and a huge mess of discarded plastic toys. Characters: Prudy (a red-headed Brit who hasn’t slept for more than four