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Bad-Girl Style
An article in the New York Times offers an affectionate tribute to Amy Winhouse’s style, giving her credit for creating a unique look based on several Bad-Girl templates. The article reminded me of how many girls still try to imitate … Continue reading
The Wedding: A Parable.
Recently I attended the wedding of one of Max’s oldest friends, who was also a member of his band. It was a joy to see this wonderful young man celebrating his love for his adoring bride, his obvious soulmate. The … Continue reading
Memorial Tattoo
It’s taken a while to decide on a tattoo tribute to Max. I finally felt ready and went to my local tattoo parlor, Ink Ink, in Venice. I talked to a veteran artist named Stephanie, who turned the elements I … Continue reading
A Fun Quiz!
Spouse A says to spouse B: You never want to talk to me! Spouse A is : 1. Male 2. Female In my entire life, I’ve only heard this complaint ONE SINGLE time where it was the other way around. … Continue reading
I Hope to Dance Again Some Day
Community gardens in all of New York City’s five boroughs, many begun in the late 60’s and early 70’s, were the product of grass-roots activism. Residents who were unwilling to wait for the city to clean up abandoned lots, moved … Continue reading
I Miss Him Too Much
It’s been nearly a year and I’m surprised to still be here. I swore I’d go after him if he left. But things are complicated. June 6 will be a year. I know it’s just a day on the calendar … Continue reading
Mothers Day
This Mothers Day I am reminded of The Mommy Exchange I outlined last year. It’s a really great system, now more than ever. I think of my commenters here as my babies, even if you’re older than me. You’ve all given me … Continue reading
Justine
Max was in preschool when he met Justine and her brother Lindsay. They became close friends and spent most of their time at our house or their apartment, where they lived with their dad, a single father. Justine was an … Continue reading
The Miracle of the Flat Iron
I was going to a wedding on Sunday, so my friend Andy insisted on straightening my hair for the occasion. It’s the first time I’ve ever had my hair flat-ironed. It’s so silky and it looks so much longer! But I can’t … Continue reading