Tag Archives: pregnancy
Mute
The man in the room next to mine has no tongue. I hear this from my nurse, who says the words matter-of-factly, apologizing for not responding to my call button. He’s just awakened from surgery, she explains, and he’s upset … Continue reading
Filed under Brain Surgery
Mattress Memories
In two days a new mattress will be delivered to our house. We’re very excited. We’re very excited because we last bought a mattress in 1997. And even way back then $399 didn’t buy us much. Our mattress is so … Continue reading
Chocolate-Covered Energy
I went to Houston this past weekend to see my friend Katie and also my Colombian princess, though she has her hands full with that new baby and brunch at Benjy’s was pretty much all she could manage. But that’s okay because … Continue reading
“My Wife Has a Blog”
Yesterday my husband came home from work and told me that his boss called him into his office and said he needed to ask a personal question. Do you know, his boss said, That your wife has a blog? Apparently some of … Continue reading
Maybe I’m Not So Anal After All
I’ve had many emails and phone calls since I wrote my last post, from friends wanting to know if I was talking about them when I complained about People Who Talk Shit about Other People and People Who Pick Up Their … Continue reading
Filed under Brain Surgery, Fashion, Food, Holidays
Skater Girl
I went roller skating on Saturday night. I had no choice; a friend of mine was throwing a party for her fortieth thirtieth birthday. So I had to go. And at first I was very excited, much like I was when I ordered … Continue reading
Filed under Brain Surgery, Pregnancy, Surprises
