Monthly Archives: December 2008
Remove the Sting
A couple years ago as I worked in my rock garden, a bee settled on my arm and plunged its poisoned arrow into my flesh. Ever the girl scout, I whipped out my Swiss Army knife, opened it, and scraped … Continue reading
One Thing
At an intimate dinner party for four, we were asked, “What ‘one thing’ would you like to have?” The context was touring art galleries. A quarter of our four was accustomed to visiting showcases, then in the debrief over dinner … Continue reading
Tracking Change
Does everyone think about recording significant events, or is the notation instinct peculiar to writers? When I found my first gray hair, when I saw the first indisputable age-related wrinkle on my face — these and other signs I thought … Continue reading
We’re Going Crazy
Did it catch your attention at OJ Simpson and Claus von Bülow made news during the same week? Claus’s ex-wife, Sunny von Bülow died December 6 at age 76, having been in a coma since she was 48. Claus was … Continue reading
Makeover Hell
Everyone loves a makeover, right? “Not so much,” say Internet marketers. They never go as smoothly as anticipated. One glitch is wonderful. It beats 17 glitches. I’d just gotten used to the lovely refreshing “green leaf” WordPress blog theme, when … Continue reading