(You can read Part I here.) He led me to the Alsace section–all of five or six bottles. It is one of my favorite regions for wine, yet I have tasted relatively little, because it doesn’t get as much exposure as Bordeaux or Napa, or even the Loire. No one seems to ever have more … More Poor Girl in a Wine Store: Part II

(I realize it’s been months since I wrote the other two parts.  I just got inspired to write other things, and never finished this.  So here it is!  You can read Part I here, and Part II here.) After finishing our dinner, we proceeded to speedwalk to the ArcLight Hollywood for “A Most Wanted Man,”–we … More Friday Night, Thirty-Four Years Old: Part III

Dear Universe, How much cleaning do I need to do to be a real woman? Television depicts squeaky clean, cute homes where dishes never seem to need washing. Women’s magazines showcase dust-free living rooms with perfectly up-to-date furniture. Nobody ever has clutter or an unmade bed—ever. I have understood since I was a child that … More How Much Cleaning Do I Need to Do to Be a Real Woman?

See Part I here. We got to the restaurant, and a happy surprise awaited us—hardly any customers. Peace and quiet! Music to the ears of two unhip Gen Xers who hear quite enough screeching in the classroom on a daily basis. The hostess sported a designer black dress and long, blond, ironed hair. She had … More Friday Night, Thirty-four Years Old: Part II