I unpacked a box the other day and found my old journals. All at once, I felt a surge of sentimentality. Which quickly passed after opening a random journal to a random page and its random thoughts. …
Thursday Memories
This is me in the late 1980s. Or maybe 1990. I’m not quite sure. Either way, this photo was taken before I’d learned to cook. That is apparent, right? It’s funny to think about, but I didn’t…
Thursday Memories
This photo was taken in the early 1990s, in Boston. And clearly I had found myself a potato shaped like a heart. Other than that, I haven’t got a clue. I’m glad to have old photos like…
Thursday Memories
A couple of days ago I mentioned I’d be seeing my dear friend, Kate Graves. And I did. The photo shown above is from the summer I first met Kate, along with her sister, Sarah Sample. It was…
Thursday Memories – Me and Nance
This is my friend Nance and me. The photo was taken in the late ’80s. Nance is one of the few people I’ve kept in touch with since high school. Still do, too. Nance has been on…
Thursday Memories
This photo was taken a long, long time ago. When I was young. Not just young-er, mind you, but truly, actually young. When I look at that girl, living that previous life, I am amazed she survived.…
Thursday Memories – St. Patrick’s Day
Sometimes I come across a photo of myself and all I can do is shake my head. It’s St. Patrick’s Day, friends. So throw on some green and get thee to a public house. Just be…
Thursday Memories
This photo is almost 20 years old. Last week I was wearing that same hat when a friend asked how long I’ve had it. When I told her it’s been in my care for over 25 years, she…
Thursday Memories
This photo, from the 80s, shows my past predilection for – gulp – the permanent wave. Yes – I used to endure the toxic fumes of harsh chemicals, all for a little body in my hair. And…
Thursday Memories
Thought I’d give you a treat, this first Thursday of the New Year. And that treat is a dork-tastic photo of yours truly. I have no excuse.