The Reluctant Grownup – Page 197 – Growing old gracelessly.

Labor Continues

And then a balloon in my belly popped, and water gushed out of me onto the bed (protected by plastic, thank heavens!), and I exploded out of the bed and…

December 8, 2008

Carolina, Everyday Adventures, Jack, Law School, Liam, Parents and Siblings and Cousins, Oh My!

Peace

I have been granted by my generous family a full day in the house child-free, during which time I am attempting to catch up on bar bri. (Three days behind.…

May 29, 2012

Categorizing Things is Overrated

Cozy

Early on a Saturday morning – the dog does not sleep in, so neither do we. The day is chilly and golden, the trees are brilliant, not for much longer. The…

November 17, 2007

Baby Fever

RG / July 1, 2009

Is it possible for a woman with a baby to have baby fever? A close girlfriend is having a baby and so deliciously, gorgeously pregnant. I saw her the other night She just…

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The Difference of a Decade

RG / June 29, 2009

Ten years ago, after a trip to the beach: Awesome! I am so tan. I look hot. This week, after a trip to the beach: Yeah, that SPF 50…

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Blue Birds

RG / June 23, 2009

"Hey guys," my brother called. "Free tickets to a Blue Angels show! Out here!" I’m a pretty literal person when I’m not paying close attention, and I ran outside looking for a dude…

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A Walk on the Beach

RG / June 22, 2009

Walking on the beach with two of my sisters. The sand squeaks beneath our toes, until we find the firmer ribbon, packed and damp, close to the water’s edge. We are mostly quiet. My…

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Catch You on the Flip Side

RG / June 19, 2009

We’ve been busy. Work is getting awfuller and awfuller, which keeps me from being creative. And now I’m about to leave this dysfunctional popsicle stand and go on a vacation with…

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