Monthly Archives: June 2011

“Writing a novel — actually picking the words and filling in paragraphs — is a tremendous pain in the ass. Now that TV’s so good and the Internet is an endless forest of distraction, it’s damn near impossible. That should … Continue reading →

‎”Aww, look how white you are! You’re like a Klan rally.”–Actual statement I just made to a dress I took out of the dryer. Me: I made this [mango-peach crisp thing] AND Basketball Wives is on! My mother: Why are … Continue reading →

Well, now I know. Nice to know that, at least in one area of my life, I don’t hold onto things that are bad for me for long.

Listen to this while I tell you my Cary Brothers story. (I say listen because, after realizing that I wasn’t going to be able to get a clear shot, I accepted that this would be an audio recording.) Towards the … Continue reading →

What a victory for all the venues, florists, caterers and wedding planners!

I’m sure as a parent, brand new to a city, in last-minute need of someone to watch your kid–whom you’ve never left with anyone before–that nothing is more comforting than having your new sitter throw up 5 minutes into the … Continue reading →