Beginning. |
When the noise of New
York is swallowed up in a swell of summer rain, I am in Michigan again. Outside, tree branches tap at my apartment
window and gusts of wind rush down 14th
Street. A
sudd...
Posted by on Wed, 22 Apr 2009 17:05:00 GMT |
In admiration. |
"&Aunt Jenny talks to the hot-water faucet that drips, and the kitchen drawer that has a tendency to stick. She also sings, hymns mostly, in a high quavering voice: "That Old Rugged ...
Posted by on Thu, 23 Oct 2008 17:01:00 GMT |
Just a regular Joe. |
from VP Presidential candidate Sarah Palin, today, in response to her rather alarmingly shaky interviews:"I think they're just not used to someone coming in from the outside saying, 'You know what? It...
Posted by on Thu, 02 Oct 2008 13:24:00 GMT |
lipstick on a pig, and other amusing idioms. |
I am a fan of idioms. I find them at times clever, amusing, and perfect for describing certain situations. up a creek? gotcha. fit as a fiddle? lucky you. down in the dumps? I'll cheer you up!They...
Posted by on Wed, 10 Sep 2008 21:01:00 GMT |
I remember Michigan fondly as the place I go |
A Primer ...
Posted by on Thu, 15 May 2008 11:12:00 GMT |
Hosça kalin! |
Means toodles in Turkish. Heading out to reunite with sweet MaryAnn tomorrow, and will be in Istanbul - not Constantinople - through July 12th.Send me your shit if you want a postcard!!!xoxo,Meg
Posted by on Wed, 04 Jul 2007 10:30:00 GMT |
Bizarre New York Occurence #9 |
Yesterday, while waiting for the F train at West 4th Street I looked over the edge and saw a mammoth rat (definitely not bizarre, but wait). This rat was chewing vigorously on...something. ...
Posted by on Thu, 03 May 2007 10:47:00 GMT |
I had to laugh |
Since getting his new job in an office around the corner from Madison Square Park, Mike has been complaining about intense bird sounds streaming down from the trees as he leaves work each night. ...
Posted by on Tue, 17 Apr 2007 21:29:00 GMT |
momma spud in the spotlight |
http://www.monroenews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/2006110
5/LIVING/111050012Monroe County cuisine .. By: BY Dean CousinoMonroe County is famous for many things: the county fair, Cabela's...
Posted by on Wed, 15 Nov 2006 03:17:00 GMT |
rescue |
i was in a tizzy yesterday getting ready for my third interview at a potential employer in new york. i had to catch the 8:20am train down to the city and had been out until about 11:30 the night...
Posted by on Thu, 27 Jul 2006 10:12:00 GMT |
