Buzzfeed lures us in again. This quiz? "Will You Marry for Love Or Money?" Already married for love and that turned out with a dead guy in the woods on a summer day; I think money. Take the quiz. What would you do on a night out? Pick which vacation you'd take. Which car is… Continue reading Valentine Love or Money…
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It’s Fairytale Time…
Middle Chicken gets married in two weeks. I'm thankful Lawyer Boy is her perfect match. I'm thankful he possesses the unique ability to calm her. She can get a little frantic. Not sure what he says to her, but it works--and that works for me. I'm thankful for all the parent checkoffs: He's got a… Continue reading It’s Fairytale Time…
We Get You Miss Havisham…
Widow readers take heed--the day is upon us. Every girl that's lost a beloved braces for the dreaded anniversary. July 2 is this girl's personal Miss Havisham day. I may not have been left at the altar but every year; jilted is an apt emotion. I get how our dear Miss H wandered the rooms… Continue reading We Get You Miss Havisham…
The Spider Web of Marriage…
In two weeks I will celebrate my thirtieth wedding anniversary. Or I would. If my husband hadn't died in the Colorado woods on a sunny day. Asshat. I have no idea how I might mark the day. A conversation with Sorority Sister does make me give it some thought. A million years ago, actually thirty,… Continue reading The Spider Web of Marriage…
And I Am Envious…
Adjustment is the only constant in the world of widowhood. It's not just figuring out car maintenance, garbage hauling and tree trimming. It's also the good. The good is the stuff of bittersweet memories and jealousy so deep and green that if cut, I would gush emerald. Last weekend brought it home again. Two steps… Continue reading And I Am Envious…
The Duchess Diaries 