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Loved and Interesting

When I started at Felida Elementary after my parents divorced and Mom moved my younger sister and me out to the family property, I could have tried to fit in with the popular girls.  The most popular girl took me in hand and pointed out all the cool kids, but I never strove to beContinue reading “Loved and Interesting”

More Basil Stories

After a long three-day weekend snot fest Mike and I escaped the sick kids and went out to lunch. Over pork belly tacos I told him, “I like hanging out with you.” He said, “Am I still your favorite even though I always see you hanging out with that young, good-looking guy?” I leaned inContinue reading “More Basil Stories”

Christmas Waltz Party

I whirled around the terracotta floors of my great room in Ed’s arms and enjoyed my evening of bliss.  Mike doesn’t dance, so when Esther asked me for a Christmas party with waltzing and formal wear, Ed was the first person I invited.  He looked dashing in his tuxedo, bow tie, cummerbund, knickerbockers, and knee-highContinue reading “Christmas Waltz Party”