Sadly I do not, yet, have a royal packer. I happen to be the absolute worst when it comes to packing, and all those summers spent weekending in Sag Harbor have had no impact on my efficiency. First there’s the…
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fredericksburg “best of”
March 22, 2008
We are in Fredericksburg. Any suggestions?…
extended stay recap
March 6, 2008
I was supposed to return to Austin on Sunday, but when I received a text from Phil encouraging me to stay in New York, I had to take him up on it. "Encouraging" is the right word. "We all of…
the hit list: nyc itinerary
February 18, 2008
I leave for New York next week. Feb 27-Mar 2. The trip has been scheduled for a while, even if it is just a quickie. I’m coming in to celebrate Dulce’s 30th birthday, staying with Alexandra and her Mr. Alexandra…
craps
November 23, 2007
We’re gambling again. Can’t quite help ourselves, though this time we’ll be in Atlantic City (eating at Sea Blue). We’re going with my Dad and Carol, and I can’t wait! I’ll be back to posting after the weekend. I can’t…
that’s a stretch
July 11, 2007
I didn’t get stretch marks when I was pregnant. I got them when I was fat. Twelve, maybe younger. I have white squiggly ones that look like yawning maggots, stretching across my breasts, near my hips, and along my inner…
the last resort
July 10, 2007
I was at a crowded resort pool the other day. All the chaises were taken, staked with flip-flops and folded towels, goggles, magazines, and cans of spray SPF. We were fortunate enough to spot a family as they began to…
centruroides vittatus
July 9, 2007
I went bounding down our stairs and accosted Phil with a demand, "You have to come upstairs and pick something up for me." What now? his face said for him. "Now!" I said pulling him. It wasn’t something heavy but…










May 25, 2008
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