Monthly Archives: February 2008

My mom is always saying things that crack me up, though not necessarily on purpose. Yesterday was a great example. I was singing for her a couple of songs over the phone that I was considering for an audition, and … Continue reading →

There’s something that really gets on my nerves about my wonderful, patient husband. He ALWAYS lets people in front of us. Whether we’re driving, walking, in a line somewhere, or whatever, he ALWAYS lets them go first. I’ve deduced this … Continue reading →

An excerpt from a conversation on the way to school: Claire: Mom, I don’t want to be a princess in a high tower anymore when I grow up. I think I’ll be a doctor or a singer. Mom: Why’s that, … Continue reading →

Though Hughes later recanted this poem, that didn’t make any difference to me when it jolted me back in my college days. (For those with literal minds [sweet mother of mine], please consider the ironic tone.) I read it again … Continue reading →

This is how I was awakened this morning, with Adam sweetly singing: “Twinkle, twinkle little star/How I wonder what you are/Up above the world so high/Like a gasball in the sky…” At which point he was so rudely interrupted by … Continue reading →

Our pastor’s wife Eri is teaching me Japanese! The first thing she says I need to do is learn to read it, which is exactly the thing I thought I’d NEVER even attempt! Mind you, that there are three sets … Continue reading →