The Saggiest Wins
At the Denver Zoo, I become amazed with the number of animals who give prestige and power to other animals based on how much skin sags on their bodies. I’m serious. In a herd, the animal with the saggiest chin (dewlap) has the most power and prestige. And another thing: Animals regularly make themselves look […]
The Real Oscar Moment
I’m walking down the street, balancing two fruit tarts in either hand. The neighbor at the end of my street (the Italian Mama!) has invited us for dinner. They weigh a lot for fruit tarts. As I walk, I start thinking about the task of carrying things in my arms for long distances. It doesn’t […]
Admiring the Raw
I’ve been practicing a new flair attitude. I want to admire people. Admiring somebody seems gushy and cheesy; we think about valentines or romantic movies. But the real meaning of admire is to esteem, respect, and have a high opinion of someone. I want to be the kind of woman who thinks highly of all […]