We are five people packed into the Subaru, which sits low on its tires, laden with sleeping bags, cooking supplies and beer. To be exact: two 24-packs of Miller High Life, a 6-pack of Ubu Ale, a bottle of Bailey’s Irish Cream (coffee flavored), some champagne, two bottles of wine and a 3-liter box of it, as well ( Read more... )

Yes, I really am at home at 10 pm on a Friday night, which also happens to be my birthday, reading the New York Times. I really am randomly posting after a 2-year-absence, which I probably won't explain later, because writers understand the need to write sometimes, and the need to disappear at others ( Read more... )

I subjected my mom to my horse friends tonight. They threw me a big going away party at the farm, complete with the presents I insisted there not be, and food aplenty. Friends came from all over, old friends, new friends, young and grownup, the whole gamut. I arrived on the scene and Eric served me some wine in his characteristic gentlemanly style ( Read more... )

Yes, yes I suppose I am. However, this week is hardly introspective. Too much to do and time has risen from a creep to a full gallop. Eight days, folks. Six until I leave home. Home ( Read more... )

There will come a day in my life when I don't want to be or go anywhere but here. I had that realization today while walking my dog in the woods behind our house. We're having a January thaw -- we don't get one every year, but when we do, it's wise to get several months worth of sunshine in a few days. It's wise to have a pair of snowshoes and not ( Read more... )

I decided to ring in 2008 -- a year that's sure to be filled with crazy excitement for me -- by savoring the last bit of my quiet life here at home. I did more binge eating than drinking, played board games and laughed a lot with friends who feel more like family. Naturally, horses were involved. They all busted out of the gates at exactly 11:45 PM ( Read more... )

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Hope you all had a restful and amusing holiday. My uncle and cousins were here -- I was nice and gave up my bed to my uncle, who is probably at least 6'4" and doesn't fit neatly onto the futon in our guest room. Two cousins, Emma and Sean, camped out in our "middle room" upstairs with mum claiming the downstairs and Basil, who has his own bed, ( Read more... )

Stuffed full of Indian food, Mmmmm. Mom let me order for both of us, so that was fun. Lamb tikka masala, of course. It's heavenly. In fact, I'll probably hit the leftovers in the fridge at some point tonight ( Read more... )

The truth is, I don't really mind driving in the snow. I take my time, plan each turn far in advance, feel the motion underneath with every muscle. Slip, compensate, breathe. Look, shift, go ( Read more... )