Tomorrow is the day of the Walt Disney World half marathon, the one that Lisa was training for, and also raising money to benefit the Lymphoma and Leukemia Society. After she died, her fundraising account swelled with donations from people wanting to honor her memory. She … [Read more...]
Adventures in Microblogging 2012
I'm not sure why, but I've spent a lot of time in this desk chair recently, clicking aimlessly through the internet universe. Oh yeah, I know why - it's a combination of not wanting to go out and spend money, plus not wanting to drive far, plus declining or ignoring almost every … [Read more...]
Tonight’s cocktail
I've got a story in my head and I need a little grease for the rusty wheels, so tonight it's Absolut vodka, mango nectar, and a splash of OJ … [Read more...]
Brady’s New Shoes
Brady has a distinct style of dress. He insists upon long-sleeved shirts and long pants, even on very warm days. He has adopted a black and white biker's bandanna as his own, and often wears it as a little do-rag to school. He wore his rubber firefighter boots so much they … [Read more...]
The Ghost of Christmas Cards Past
Thursday, November 4. Lisa died yesterday. I go to her house, drive through the rain across town, a fog in my brain. This isn't really happening. I am not driving across town to my friend's house because she is dead. But she is. I decide it is my mission to help her … [Read more...]