Stephanie Klein Greek Tragedy

 
I’m sure it’s a Mars and Venus in the Bedroom thing (Yes, I’ve read this book). Or written in some 1001 Ways To Be Romantic book: a tip for men, to help them understand woman. Something like, "If she…

 
I was dating Oliver, who believed Coldplay’s "The Scientist" was actually about a scientist.
"Have you not listened to the lyrics?" I asked as I swigged down the last of our wine.
"Yes, baby, and it’s very sad. No…

My life has changed–not so much that it’s unrecognizable, even if I am now in Texas, where they let us rock the vote early (which I just did). But it’s changed. I no longer find time to buy music CDs.…

I’m never the first one asleep. I don’t sleep on planes, or anywhere it would be convenient, and favorable for all, to shed a little bit of my anxiety. I realize people who nap are healthier, that they live longer,…

Tappin’ the box.  Sounds like lyrics to a rap song.  That or the title to some Internet porn. But really it’s our code for "I want more boxed wine, honey."  Oh, yeah.  I’m living like it’s cool to be "porch…

It means more when it comes from family.  I don’t care if you hate your family; you still, as much as you might hate to admit it, weigh what they say…more.  Their last words kind of hang on you, seeming…

My footprints are on the windshield of your car, from another time, when we listened to a different station, and insisted on a different song. When we argued over verses and opening acts, I took off my shoes, my toes…

I thought an engagement ring was some form of deterrent.  Usually when a random man at a random bar began to make small talk with me, he’d make a big face upon seeing my engagement ring.  I was wasting his…