I have a friend. She moved last week, but I see her when I look out the window. She is, in fact, only three short blocks away -- happily situated on the tenth floor of one apartment building, while I’m content on the eleventh floor of another. And, as luck would have it, we face … Continue reading : the not-so-secret society of flashers :
Tag: friendship
: walking and chewing gum, plus a farewell :
You know what? It’s not as hard as it looks. Seriously, I walked and chewed gum at the same damn time. And I’m here to tell the tale -- uninjured, too. I’m not even wearing a Band-Aid. Over the course of the weekend, I’ve probably covered six or seven miles just wandering aimlessly, with no … Continue reading : walking and chewing gum, plus a farewell :
: woof :
Today is National Dog Day! Those furry, four-legged bundles of wonder we call dogs are nothing short of miracles. Every last one, from Lassie and Rin Tin Tin to Santa’s Little Helper. Dogs are what we should aspire to be, you know? Loyal and forgiving and non-judgmental. Even on our best days, try as we … Continue reading : woof :
: it’s best friends day :
This calls for an apology. You know Lillian Hellman? Playwright, paramour of Dashiell Hammett, a friend and, ultimately, a Judas of Dorothy Parker? Old Lil had a reputation as a difficult woman. That was the title of her biography, actually. She wasn’t difficult, she was scheming and conniving. I’m difficult. Big difference. All I do … Continue reading : it’s best friends day :
the whirly girl 