The Wonder Years
Watching the atom bomb test… When it rains, it pours… Will you buy me a Dior dress? My love of handbags…
Contradictions: a daughter’s unvarnished rememberance
Over the last few days, so many people have talked about my mother’s generosity, her kindness, how much she enjoyed helping…
Short hiatus
My mother passed away yesterday, peacefully, after a long illness. I’m on my way to Ohio to help with arrangements. I’ll…
Une femme’s Phrasebook
Walkus interruptus – stopping to answer the phone on your way out the door with les chiens, resulting in escalating levels…
Yes, Giorgio!
No, I’m not flashing back to the reputedly execrable 1982 movie starring Luciano Pavarotti. The Giorgio I’m feeling very affirmative about…
Hair Today
So it’s decision time. A few months ago, I decided I needed to go a bit softer than the Jean Seberg-esque…
A Short Story With a Happy Ending
See une femme’s new orthotics.* See one of une femme’s favorite pair of shoes. See orthotics meet shoes. See orthotics fit…
Happy Valentine’s Day
Instead of a traditional V-Day card with cherubs or cherub-cheeked children, I thought I’d share some of my favorite Mae West…
That Touch of Mink
While Doris Day’s “professional virgin” characters never really appealed to me, and this movie is a particularly execrable entry in the…
