August 2009
2 posts
The Suzanne Project
My husband and I saw the movie “Julie & Julia” over the weekend and halfway through it I turned to him and said, “That’s me!” Now I’m blogging about how much I’m like Julie Powell and though I was inspired to cook up a few Julia Child recipes, I haven’t quite figured out the purpose of these blurbs. I could only dream they will become a popular...
The days of wine and roses
I miss growing up. It really is true that youth is wasted on the young. But I guess that’s the way it goes and we look forward to rebirth and new life. But then, no, I won’t let myself settle into this home of achy bones and tired skin! Resistance is futile says gravity, time, and bed.
One great regret I have is giving up gymnastics. I really had a talent for it and the body too; all...
July 2009
1 post
Great expectations
June 2009
3 posts
On the good ship, Lollypop!
When I was little, I wanted to be Shirley Temple. In fifth grade my English class had to dress up and perform monologues as different historical figures and so I showed up in my short dress with my hair just out of curlers (you know, the pink, spongy ones that you sleep in) and even pretended to tap dance.
And I was sure, up until being in the shower this morning, that though being a famous...
When I grow up...
I agree with parents who tell their children that they be whatever they want when the grow up. Maybe little Jimbo won’t become president of the United States or even a fireman, but it’s good for his self-esteem that he thinks so. The problem in this belief is the misconception that because he wants to succeed, he will.
Finding myself sitting at a desk all day, phoning people...
