“The problem is, I have a bad memory and I’m half-black.” “Huh?” “I never remember anyone, but they always remember me.” “Because you stand out.” “Because I’m the only half-black person they’ve ever met.” “Maybe it’s because you’re gorgeous.” … [Continue reading] about Lights Out
Meaner Maid
Notes left on cars should fall into one of two categories: 1) I’m sorry I smashed your side mirror call me, or 2) 25% off Psychic Palm Reading. A hot pink handwritten post-it declaring “Terrible Parking” does not fall into either of these. First, the … [Continue reading] about Meaner Maid
She’ll Be Right
“I’m Jules and this sweet girl is Maddie.” “Well hello there, Maddie. This here is Baby Jack. I’m Roz.” “Where did you get Jack’s shirt? I’m Delicious. Isn’t that the cutest thing?” “Country Road Kids. It was on the sale rack. I only look at their … [Continue reading] about She’ll Be Right
What’s Broken
Everything in Australia has a nickname. Breakfast is brekkie, gas stations are servos, and paramedics are ambos. Electricians are called sparkies. Our bathroom light had been malfunctioning for several weeks. It flipped on ok, but then just when you … [Continue reading] about What’s Broken
The Spirit Of The Cacao
There were many kinds of girls in middle school. There were the tough girls who had hickeys and lip liner and pierced their own ears, the “grown-up” ones who wore stockings and slingbacks, and the tomboys who played in band and wrote in permanent … [Continue reading] about The Spirit Of The Cacao