August 31st, 2007 by Blythe
The Post-Birthday World
by Lionel Shriver
It was nice to read a novel that lived up to its intriguing, “Sliding Doors”-type premise. Not a quick read, but worth my time.
Plan B: Further Thoughts on Faith
by Anne Lamott
A collection of her salon.com columns, written during the buildup to the Iraq war. She reminds me that smart liberals can be faithful Christians.
August 26th, 2007 by Blythe
Feeling overwhelmed by the level of customer service at the mall this morning. So many people are interested in my needs, all of whom also apparently use Crest White Strips. It almost makes me feel nostalgic for the cranky unkempt saleswoman who glares at me when I order bread at my local bakery. But not quite.
August 21st, 2007 by Blythe
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Page one of the coloring book given to my two-year-old niece as her family cleared customs at the airport last week. Click through to see the rest of the pages.
August 16th, 2007 by Blythe
Ann Taylor Loft T-shirts for fifty cents at the neighborhood garage sale. Also, Hershey’s Kisses.
August 13th, 2007 by Blythe
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Putting the kids to bed and drinking Cosmos with my ladyfriends. Has it really been 18 years since we met?
God bless anywhere I get to hang out with these guys.
August 11th, 2007 by Blythe
While eating food court Chinese, I notice a preponderance of grown men wearing fluorescent Crocs.
August 10th, 2007 by Blythe
My pal Katie has started a blog. She sometimes writes in rhyme. Go ask her why she puts up visitors at the local Red Cross emergency shelter.
Sanguine Spice
August 4th, 2007 by Blythe
Theo has already received two pairs of cowboy boots and a three-foot crocheted clown doll that scares Jeff.