Funny Girl

“That’s what she said.” -Mindy Kaling I was 9 when I was about to go to public school again (after a 4 year hiatus of “homeschooling.” *or as I affectionately call it: “homing” because not much “schooling” happened.* I still learned a great many things somehow. But not the same kinds of things my peers … More Funny Girl

“Worse Off”

“Ah, Nothing is too late, till the tired heart shall cease to palpitate.” ― Henry Wadsworth Longfellow “It ought to be plain how little you gain by getting excited and vexed. You’ll always be late for the previous train,and always on time for the next.” ― Piet Hein A therapist told me once, years ago. … More “Worse Off”

Not Always Sad

“I don’t think of all the misery, but of the beauty that still remains.” ― Anne Frank Contrary from the last cluster of articles I’ve posted… I am not ALWAYS so existential, or “meta” analytical. I made the comment to one of my closest friends about how I felt so glad I get to be … More Not Always Sad

Single Lady

“There are three possible parts to a date, of which at least two must be offered: entertainment, food, and affection. It is customary to begin a series of dates with a great deal of entertainment, a moderate amount of food, and the merest suggestion of affection. As the amount of affection increases, the entertainment can … More Single Lady