Author Archives: Girl Friday

Come on Join the Bloodsport

Yesterday I spoke to my mother, and in true fashion the conversation turned to her nefarious children. One of her coworkers, Mindy, was fishing for information about my brother and me.  My mom tried to be evasive, but Mindy is … Continue reading

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All My Work is Guaranteed to Last the Length of Your Recovery

I had one of those days again—the kind where nothing seems to go right.  Woke up late.  Fantastic.  Still managed to fall in a rabbit hole for half an hour.  I accept responsibility, because I am a mature adult.  Got … Continue reading

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It is an Ordinary Evening

Today was a much-coveted Monday holiday. Labor Day is synonymous (for me) with barbeques, the last chance to wear white, trips to the Cape, clambakes, bonfires, last hurrahs before school, and Americana classic fun. I’ve never been to the Cape, … Continue reading

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