I can’t even imagine what this must be like for you. One grieves for the parent that is gone - but is still there. That must be a confusing emotional journey.When my father died the state of their finances died with him - including all of t…
If it is a moment to savor, then there is some significance to it. These small moments can add up. Ah, I should have been clearer - I've been thinking about the difference between 'being' and 'doing' and I was enjoying simple being rather t…
It is just a slice of your life. You will make the break when ready-or better yet-when you meet someone else who is all the better. The closeness of one who will "do" is sometimes more alluring than no one at all, no? At the risk of quoting…
I always feel something in the pit of my stomach when I see flowers or teddy bears at a roadside. A sign like that would have had me in tears as well.I can no longer get onto the Pole Affair blog as Internet Explorer keeps blocking me, just…
The Incongruity of Sunglasses. Great name for a band. Round these parts, in Upstate New York, sunglasses are typically incongruous, except as defense against the raging whiteness of sunbaked snow. I'm not against cops in theory. It's just t…
I am now thinking Angela Carter's 'The Company of Wolves' reset upon a commuter train. Every time I go out, I hope to meet wolves because for many years I lived with a gray wolf named Baby, aka Bigbad, who was a real pussycat. Perhaps a red…
It's a good day when we save one of the victims. Sadly, my little killers like to leave their gifts before I wake in the morning. It is always a battle. My cats could not pretend they were not red in tooth in claw and nor could I with the p…
I agree about the pigeons-nasty, dirty things-but the sparrows, they are something else. I have the same response when I see concrete cracked by the force of green growing things.Exactly as it should be. Progress is our most expensive produ…
Puss, your kindness is inspiring.I am sure this girl appreciated your gift more than you will ever know.And what a beautiful bracelet! Very sweet story. I think your act was just fine, and not likely to cause problems. Any parent would be t…
You are a model of graciousness. What's with the food insults? They call Germans something along the lines of bangers & mash. August The French are obsessed with food. Obsessed.Puss Not being a fan of the French, along with my English siste…
We're having a violent snowstorm here in Minneapolis on the first full day of spring....Oh well, flowers will come soon. Tulips, my favorite, and what a wonderful combination.The simple can be the most extravagant indulgence. What a pretty
I once walked down Oxford St and travelled the Tube carrying horizontally a 7ft cast iron curtain pole with sharp metal ends. That was very effective for motivating dawdlers and rude people to get out of my way (either that or be impaled on…