The Secret Spot by Juliet Aucreman Two months before I met my future husband, my cat vomited on the living room carpet. Back then, I was an irresponsible tenant. I wasn’t sure how to clean up cat puke. So I left it. Then I met Mr. Wonderful. His hair was combed, his face was … [Read more...]

I’ve noticed that about every 5th car in the Bay Area is a Prius and that number appears to be growing rapidly. Although their appearance is quite small and plain, I notice them a lot because their similarities extend well beyond their common looks and lingering Obama bumper … [Read more...]

I like my imaginary life so much better than my real one. I even have a real wardrobe for my fantasies. After all, doesn't Barbie? I buy clothes for my date with George Clooney, for the Academy Awards, and for my television appearance on the Tonight show. I like to be ready when … [Read more...]

I think that I shall never see a booger that was so dangle-ly It all happened this one time right before I turned nine While walking home from school one day It was too hot to stop and play My nose it had the strangest twitch So I put my finger in Just to itch Well, a booger … [Read more...]