… or is it your left? No, wait. It’s the other volcano, and it needs to be behind you. Still, today I did manage to reach most of my intended destinations, circuitously, before they could disappear into the mist. I bought strong bug spray, cold medicines, a Rosca de Reyes (more about that tomorrow, on Three Kings Day), a bus ticket and some lemonade. I also succeeded in my bank errand. Getting money always takes […]
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My girleens
Watch Your Step
For the past two months, Emmy has been trying to walk. Her standard procedure has been to rear up on her hind legs, launch forward, teeter, collapse, and then resume her journey anew, this time with all moving parts in full contact with the ground. Two days ago, she suddenly decided to spend more time ambulatory than crawlatory. When gravity starts to win, she fights back. Click once, twice, thrice to view this new style […]
Read moreEasy On, Easy Off
They say that having a tattoo removed is less painful than having it installed in the first place. Perhaps my memory is skewed, but I don’t agree. I’m writing with an ice-pack on my hindquarters. But I’m ahead of myself. You see, I got my first tattoo many years ago, back when only sailors did it and way before it was a trend. It was before Yo-Nenny was born, and she’s almost 33. Ever since […]
Read moreSpring Forward and Fall
There’s a slate-grey rat asleep at the back of my neck, small and effective claws dug into my skin to ensure stability should I suddenly get up and dance, or should an earthquake strike. We’ve had several of the latter situation lately. Last week, a high-3 on the Richter served as an alarm clock. It was better than the usual electronic beeping. The most recent shake was this afternoon: enough to to make my ears […]
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