I head downtown for an early dentist appointment. I’m wearing a sweater, partly because it’s a little cool outside, and partly because the exam rooms are like meat lockers. It rains a few drops on my 10 minute trip. We need lots of rain. It’s a short wait before I’m called back to a patient room. As I sit in the chair I find myself … Continue reading Time for a cool change
You had the strength all along, my dear. (Glinda, the good witch) I rolled out of bed this morning knowing I had a very important appointment. Today was my annual mammogram. There is always some anxiety on this day. First, it leaves a woman with a vulnerable feeling to expose one’s breasts to a stranger. Two, it hurts. And three, there’s always a pit in … Continue reading A pink October
Autumn seemed to arrive suddenly that year. The morning of the first September was crisp and golden as an apple. –J.K. Rowling, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows I love, love, love the change of season from summer to fall. It sneaks up on me every year. It’s so hot in Atlanta, but in September it starts to cool down oh so subtly. Then one … Continue reading Celebrating the Autumnal Equinox
Tower of Twins 