Good Talk

Friday, October 14th, 2011

 “Come sit by me. I need to tell you something.” …. “We’re moving again. I know you’re probably not at all surprised by this, as we haven’t been ‘home’ in three weeks, but there it is. I’ve found a new place- a complete rehab with a view of the lake, the city, and Wrigley Field; with [...]

So This is Happening…

Friday, October 7th, 2011

State of the State of Thirty Something-dom

Monday, August 29th, 2011

Thirty….as in 30!…did not shape up to be my parent’s “30.” Unsurprisingly, so far neither has 31. Not that I’m complaining. Because I’m not. I mean, just check out the majestic 30 Something life I lead… The other day, someone asked me what I did over the weekend. After thinking long and hard (TWSS), I [...]

Unscripted

Tuesday, November 16th, 2010

One otherwise unmemorable night, my boyfriend and I sat watching T.V., each on our respective sides of his couch. My legs stretched out across the fabric, bridging the gap, and we talked of forgettable things. Maybe how stupid that 2012 movie was, how my janky knee was calling for rain, maybe even debated the level [...]

Picturing a New Perspective

Thursday, June 17th, 2010

Before I write about the trip to Seattle and Alaska, before I share select pictures from our cruise and excursions and marketplace shenanigans; I feel compelled to confess an odd bit of sadness that I am feeling. There is of course the typical and to be expected mourning that the “trip of a lifetime,” which [...]

Taking Stock

Friday, June 4th, 2010

Tomorrow, I turn 30. 3-0. As in the age that I thought at the beginning of my twenties I’d be married and be done having all the kids I planned to have. Beyond that I hadn’t invested much thought. It was my small town mentality at work, my “worldview” as you could call it. And, [...]

Belated Memory

Friday, April 2nd, 2010

People have this unsurprising tendency to come and go from my life- how dare they! In truth, I recognize it happens to all of us. But it’s strange how all the quirks of your knowing them- all The Days That Have Meaning- go along with the person. Except that they don’t really. The memory of [...]