Blowing Her Coat

Blowing Her Coat

Roxie is ‘blowing her coat,’ a term I was unfamiliar with during my tenure with Charlie, Nemo, and Leda. Thanks to Google and experience, I’ve learned it’s a seasonal shedding process some dog breeds undertake in the spring and fall. ‘Oodles and Greyhounds don’t...
A Noteworthy Holiday

A Noteworthy Holiday

Today is the second Sunday of March, the date I proposed for a new holiday. Many of you liked the idea. The holiday now has a name: “Noteworthy.” Here’s how to celebrate: Gather your materials… Two candles Matches One small notecard One pen One stamp (if needed) Light...
The Status Reaction

The Status Reaction

Based on the reaction to last week’s email, status plays have been a prickly point for many. Have you ever been at a 4-way traffic stop, out in the country where there are no stoplights, just 4-way stop signs? Have you ever had the car to your left come to a stop at...
About That Guy In 9F

About That Guy In 9F

Last week, in response to the “there’s a man in my seat” email, my friend Teresa asked if there was something more than him ‘breaking the rules’ that triggered me. Good question. And a good friend to ask the good question. It took me a while to figure it out. Yes,...
Kryptonite to ‘Enjoy’

Kryptonite to ‘Enjoy’

9F. Economy Plus. Two rows back from first class, on the lower-rent side of the worthless curtain. There was a man in my seat. He slouched against the window, skinny-legged, knees almost touching the back of the middle seat. I smiled. Pointed. “9F is my seat.” He...
2024 So Far, part 2

2024 So Far, part 2

In January 2024, I did something every day that I’ve never in my life done every day. I did yoga. For comparison, here’s my count of yoga days for 2023: Jan          21 Feb          24 Mar           7 Apr            0 May           1 Jun            3 Jul           27...
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