I'm on the train, and there are two girls sitting in front of me. They look like twins, but only in their make-up and presentation. Their nails are long with extensions and pretty colored designs. Left girl's nails are red, right girl blue. Their eyebrows are plucked/shaved/epilated into sharp, stabbing lines. They are both wearing... Continue Reading →
The Invisible Woman
I have a new super power. I can now become invisible. Watch me. (Okay, imagine this, I’ve just pulled out a ball of wool and started crocheting. Whoop, there it is...she’s gone.) I’ve got greying hair that I don’t bother dying. I wear cardigans. This makes me almost invisible, but if I start crocheting in... Continue Reading →
Orioles
Today was one of those days that made me believe in just doing things whether you feel like them or not, just because they're a good idea. I was unenthused, and tired, but I knew that if I was going to get in my weekly swim, it'd better be today. My local pool is closed... Continue Reading →
Foxes
There are three young foxes in my neighborhood. I saw them for the first time a few weeks ago, and then more recently they've been wandering around in front of my building. I can see them from the balcony, and watch them playing. They dragged a shoe from somewhere, and have strewn bits of wood... Continue Reading →