Monthly Archives: January 2003

I have bitten my tongue. I have subtly done a double take and questioned the speaker. I have rolled my eyes and pretended I didn’t hear the insult. I have held my peace for years, but today I put myself … Continue reading →

Shortly after my daughter’s wedding, an attendee described the details to a friend who could not make it, concluding with, “I think they had the reception catered.” The friend negated that idea with a scoffing laugh, “No way! She is … Continue reading →

In Italy, the government is worried. So worried that they have budgeted hundreds of thousands of dollars in search of a logical solution to their problem – to no avail. The problem? Italian women do not want to be a … Continue reading →

Pirates sailed the high seas again last week. With a hearty “yo, ho, yo, ho, a pirate’s life’s for me,” swords slashed, waves splashed and cities were trashed as ordinary citizens screamed in the land of let’s pretend as the … Continue reading →