On Dorie’s third birthday, her uncle Lou-lou gave her the clockwork turtle.

Uncle Lou-lou’s real name was Louis.   Louis was coming home from culinary school in Paris.  He had enrolled in the program so he wouldn’t be sent to fight in Vietnam, but the program was over, and so was the war.  He could make sixteen sauces, two kinds of meringue, ( Read more... )

Introductions are important.

Sometimes, I stand in front of the mirror, practicing, because that first impression can't ever be taken back.

I stand, with my hand outstretched, and introduce myself to myself, over and over again.

"I'm Batman." 
"I'm Batman."
"I'm Batman."
"I'm...Batman." 
"I'm Bat...man."  Nah, that just sounds silly.
"I am Batman."
"I'm ( Read more... )

This is my statement of intent that I will be participating in therealljidol Season 7 this year.