I dreamed that I was standing on Geary Boulevard in San Francisco, across the street from House of Bagels near the mediocre sushi restaurant. I was waiting for an Uber and people were throwing things at me. Finally my car showed up. When I got in, I … [Continue reading] about A Short Span Of Time
Lions and Tiger Snakes
My husband and I have developed a formula over the years. When one of us plans a family outing, it is the responsibility of the non-planning partner to promote enthusiasm for the adventure, even when the adventure involves a boat trip โ correction, … [Continue reading] about Lions and Tiger Snakes
The Brush
The first weird thing is that I was in the bath at all. It was summer in Perth. But the sky was overcast and it was drizzling. The second weird thing is that, upon close examination of my arms and legs, I discovered tiny clumps of sunscreen in every … [Continue reading] about The Brush
A Sleazebag Story!
I took four girls roller skating. The sun was scorching and it seemed like a good day for an indoor activity. My daughter had been to a birthday party at a rink not too far away and remembered the name. We drove down the coast, my youngest scrolling … [Continue reading] about A Sleazebag Story!
The First Day Of The Year
The woman awoke to shrieking at half past six. Not anything to worry about, just the sound of four girls who had slept on single mattresses all lined up next to one another and were now awake, exhilarated by their closeness and exhaustion. Three out … [Continue reading] about The First Day Of The Year