Category Archives: Crazy Me

Portuguese-By-Marriage

Posted on 07/27/2011 by chick

Growing up, I always thought I would marry an Italian. I lived in Connecticut, just north of New Haven, and there, as my friend once put it, you are either Italian or married to an Italian. But I moved to … Continue reading →

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Old Letters, Old Age

Posted on 07/17/2011 by chick

Poirot says, “Oh, la la, never does a woman destroy a letter if she can avoid it! Not even if it would be more prudent to do so!” from “The Adventure of ‘The Western Star’” After reading this quote, I … Continue reading →

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My Moment

Posted on 06/25/2011 by chick

In Encyclopedia of an Ordinary Life, Amy said, PURPLE FLOWER There is a single purple flower a couple of feet from where I am sitting. I am feeling poorly dressed and missing my long hair. I am at Café De … Continue reading →

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Neat Eater

Posted on 06/19/2011 by chick

As my husband can attest, I’m not a neat eater. I don’t know why, but I just can’t seem to keep food off my clothes. Ah, well. At least I don’t have a mustache to worry about, unlike our favorite … Continue reading →

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Going to Extremes

Posted on 03/19/2011 by chick

A wireless weather station is one of those gadgets that people typically buy for each other at Christmas but which no one really needs or wants. We’re an exception, though. We bought one for ourselves and we like it. We’ve … Continue reading →

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Lessons Learned

Posted on 02/21/2011 by chick

I really hate it when adults, particularly ones who are over 30, blame their parents for all their problems. They say, “My parents messed me up so bad that I’ll never be able to live a normal life. I’m emotionally … Continue reading →

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Slow and Steady Wins the Race

Posted on 02/11/2011 by chick

My husband says, “You only have one speed: slow!” and “Your problem is that you don’t know how to hustle.” He’s right. I don’t hustle. But he’s wrong, because though my process is slow, it is also steady. Slow and … Continue reading →

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Google Me Silly

Posted on 02/07/2011 by chick

Every once in a while, silly though it is, you have to google your own name to see what comes up. I just did, and as always, the list of results gives me mixed emotions. I’m glad to see that … Continue reading →

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I Ain’t Superstitious

Posted on 05/11/2010 by chick

I think I’m not superstitious. That is, until something happens and I say to myself, “Gee! I hope that’s not a sign!” For example, today I accidentally ripped a piece of a paper at work. It wasn’t just any old … Continue reading →

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Infestation

Posted on 04/30/2010 by chick

It’s April now and Christmas was a long time ago, but I have to tell you a story about the Christmas tree. That tree was quite likely the ugliest tree we had ever had. It was also, without a doubt, … Continue reading →

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