We sorted through Papa's things in the garage. It was exactly what I had expected, decades of memories, a collection of dinnerware and dust. I admired his good taste in culinary books and wine glasses. Underneath a particular pile were two boxes of Hallmark cards. He used to purchase his greeting cards in advance buying several birthday cards, ( Read more... )

it doesn't help that i read your horoscope for today.

"Daily Love
You're eager for more information about that one new hottie, though it may take some doing to get it. Don't let anything get in your way as you dig up the dirt and figure out whether they're worth the trouble."

shoot me.

I have enough Chapstick to kiss you a million times for a million lifetimes. Today, that kiss will not happen, not even tomorrow or the next day. The reason is because I walked away. Because like every other time I walked away, I got scared. This time it seemed no different. Like every other time I have walked away I came back, or you came ( Read more... )

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had "high english tea" today with daddy-o uncle tom their friend sherry and aisha. it was the frou frou fancy-pants tea the english have in the afternoons with little finger sandwiches that don't really fill you up at all. but oh the strawberries and champagne was goooood (that came in before the tea and tiny sandwiches. so for this fancy event i ( Read more... )

ok, so a week ago i had mr. burns (the car) washed,waxed, vaccumed and tire blackened. while i was waiting for the whole shibang, i grabbed a cup of coffee at coffee plus. i was reading "500 people you meet in hell" by jessica zafra. brilliant woman, brilliant. as i was reading i noticed a "mainland asian" sit at the table next to where i was ( Read more... )