Category: bodega

  • Torturing a Butterfly

    A cat’s idea of fun. Sentimental fool I put the damaged butterfly out the wind where it fluttered to a tree limb, torn wings notwithstanding. Nature will make short work of the little yellow-y black living tapestry, I fear, but Fraidy won’t get the kill, not on my kitchen floor.

  • Fidgety

    How to stop picking at the scabs, peeling the paint, worrying the cuticle? Deep breathing?

  • That Soapy Smell

    My neighbors, are they running a laundry from their house? Every time I step out the front or back door I’m hit by that thick sickly sweet smell. Like a thousand diapers baby fresh.

  • it was a very good year

    been watching “sex and the city” tapes of the second season with B. after seeing Big sing to Carrie I can’t get this tune out of my head! been TCB to quote Aretha and others. Starting to feel a weight lifting.

  • To Do: Burn To-Do List

    It’s time once again for the purgative list of crossed-out to-do’s. This time dating back to Feb 11 (and, as always, excluding sensitive client-related matters): Write locale description for corporate website Rescope content retrofit Make changes to proposal Expenses Call Willem Chapter 11 due Chapter 8 due Photo to Eric (for writer’s conference) Notes to…

  • Another Way of Looking at It

    I sometimes forget what sleep deprivation can do to my resilience. Can’t underestimate the value of getting enough sleep (and drinking enough water).