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I was walking down Orchard Street the other day, thinking about all the myths my mother told me as a kid, when I met a young man named Newton who had apple trees growing out of his head. To describe him is a bit of a challenge. He was tall and slender, clean shaven, and his … [Read more...]
We Brits have a worldwide - no, make that a galaxy wide - reputation for thinking that the humble cup of tea, the “cuppa,” is derived from a leafy elixir that can ease and perhaps even cure all of life’s woes. Bad news from the Doctor – oh, we’ll pop the kettle on; he’s been … [Read more...]
I don't know if you experience the Oh-My-God-He-Bought-Me-Lingerie-for-Christmas-Again syndrome this time of year, but it hits this house about every second or third year. Don't get me wrong. The sentiment is wonderful. (Not to mention that I am sure in giving you the expensive … [Read more...]
(Author's last name withheld by request.) Parents, caregivers, all manner of grown-ups, take heed! In what seemed like a typical drop-off at preschool this morning, I fear I intercepted an intricate and sophisticated plot. First of all, things fell eerily silent. Not one "Mommy" … [Read more...]
My 8 year-old son’s Cub Scout troop was paying a visit to a cabinet makers shop the other day. It was pretty amazing and I remember most of it even though I lost consciousness after walking through the front door. I’m not sure if it was the blinding white, halo-like glow … [Read more...]