Aug
16
2009
Yo-Nenny and Jason came by last night for a bitteen of competitive Double Canfield, becoming so engrossed by the action that they missed the last bus home. We had an exceptionally silly time. In order, here are: Jason’s — uh — poker face; Yo-Nenny goes hysterical; Stella administers a sliming. Between games I snapped a [...]
Oct
04
2008
I had just remodeled my living room when lava started seeping in through the base of the front wall. Within seconds a grey, steaming, bubbling skin had covered the floor leaving only tiny bare patches of oak. Suddenly I realized: Damn, I shouldn’t have turned on that lava machine!, which I guess was a feature [...]
Jun
11
2008
Look who’s home from her year in the jungles of Central America. I’m so glad you’re back, Jill. Cheryl just got back from Nepal, too. I get to see her later this week. T’is also the season for parents to welcome home prodigal daughters from college. When prodigal daughters don’t drive, welcoming is an active [...]