by Olivia | Mar 21, 2012 | Books in Process, Uncategorized
Why do people collect antiques? I know people whose homes are full of beautiful pieces of furniture that reach back through the decades. If they don’t reach back far enough, or if they are avocado green or mustard yellow, we just call them “retro,” which is a polite...
by Olivia | Mar 19, 2012 | Lens on Life, Uncategorized
Step 1: Admit you need one. I have resisted this for, oh, 40 years. I find purses a great nuisance. Historically I’ve aimed for the smallest purse possible, just for essentials. But I’m slowly turning into a bag lady. A small notebook lets me jot down...
by Olivia | Mar 16, 2012 | Mama Says, Uncategorized
I don’t even know the context of this comment. My brother, who shares a home with my mother, is on alert for the quippy things she says. (Yes, I know quippy is not a dictionary kind of word, but I’m not writing a dictionary.) Fulfilling his duties, he sent me a text...
by Olivia | Mar 14, 2012 | Books in Process, Uncategorized
“Who do you think you are?” Do you hear the tone in that question? It’s a little scoldy. Like, “Do you really think you’re someone who deserves that privilege?” Like, “Who are you to think you can step out of your place?” (Or who do you think you are that you can...
by Olivia | Mar 12, 2012 | Lens on Life, Uncategorized
Let me start with the reasons I marshaled for not going to the all-church Family Movie Night. 1. My kids are grown and wouldn’t be interested. Anyway, my family hasn’t been able to agree on a movie for at least ten years. 2. I have a Lot. Of. Work. A quiet...
by Olivia | Mar 9, 2012 | Mama Says, Uncategorized
My mother still listens to my troubles. She doesn’t complain all that much about her own. I might grouse about coming up with money for a crown after a trip to the dentist. (If it’s not me, it’s my husband. Every. Dang. Year.) Or maybe I feel like...
