When I was pregnant I used to measure my baby’s growth via Coke cans. At each visit my doctor would report on growth and I would think in terms of how that measure up next to a can of Coke Zero. Weird? Sure. Cute? Yes. Let me explain. […]
If all things work out, I may be moving into a new house at the end of the summer. That means I will have two more months to live it up in downtown Los Angeles. Problem is that I don’t even know what it means to live […]
I remember postcards. I remember receiving them. Although, I don’t think I have a single one saved. Nor do I remember who may have sent them to me in the past. I remember writing letters. I used to be a letter writer. I was a great letter writer. […]
I want to preface this whole discussion, by staying I believe in jinxes and am really crossing my fingers at this point. So, please do wish me luck and maybe even wish me a martini fairy. Those exist somewhere, right? I have been on a house search for […]
I’m out in LA, the land of sun, surf and Hollywood dreams. It’s also the land of horrible traffic, poor public transportation infrastructure and oil wells well within beach range. Yes, I am not exaggerating. But I am not here to bash LA. Not really. Today, I […]
I know I lost something But I don’t recall what it was The pillow tried to remind me But its all a faint memory What did I lose? What have I lost? What is there to lose? Mind sifting and drumming Reveling in unknown nostalgia Though lost, there […]
A while ago, I was explaining to someone (who was very agitated by their boss’ feedback) that they shouldn’t expect work expectations in the workplace. I know that sounds very odd and counterintuitive and maybe even counter-productive. I explained, that at times, people are more reactionary than proactive […]
They saw right through her Their look of shame was mortifying She wanted to runaway She felt dirty She felt quesy She felt devasted by herself Their eyes pierced her She knew that they knew She had no words She felt lonely She felt shame She felt […]
I will tell you right off the bat, that as a New Yorker I look at parking lots with disdain. I see the empty space and think about how we can build out housing complexes. That’s why I was so tickeled at a recent activist meeting that […]
Some days are just meant to be a bit off. And some days are just meant to be days in which you have to be vigilant. Ominous sounding? Well, nothing bad happened but it is a weird night indeed when you are glad you brought a taser […]