Gabby’s Birthday Cake

IMG_0359Originally uploaded by stephen_dana I was pretty proud of this effort, until my sister’s only comment was, “Those roses could sink a ship.” Then I strangled her.

Sanctuary! Sanctuary! SANCTUARY!!

Seven o’clock a.m. I sit on my bed, my laptop before me. I attempt to cull my thoughts into some cohesive semblance of communication. I have things to say, and I want to say them. I want to be witty and evoke a connection through my writing, and my laptop– like a good therapist– waits [...]

BONUS QUESTION: For ten extra points, define R.S.V.P. Then do it.

I take the blame. My bad. My ego, though healthy and large, is not too all-encompassing to recognize when I eff something up, and take responsibility for it. And I effed this one up but good. I planned my kid’s 5th birthday party with the speed of a cheetah, the grace of a gazelle, and [...]

REDEMPTION!