That went well

I had brunch today with my friend Kathy to celebrate her birthday. Before the meal, we went to church together, where she was surprised to see her name in the bulletin. The flowers at the chalice table (the pink ones) were provided by me in on honor of her birthday. This made her very happy.

Kathy and I have had a rough couple years. But she has worked very hard to get back on my good side and I can't help but be moved by that. And I respect the decades and decades that we have invested in one another. But I've learned that a couple hours together every few months is the way for us to go.

I'm also happy to report that my new hair cut looked okay this morning. I woke up this morning, felt how short my hair was on the left side, and thought, "Oh, shit, I really did do that, didn't I?" But I like it. I'm glad I mixed it up a little.

Sunday Stealing

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1:What was the last argument you had about? I think Jack Nicholson has become pathetic. Tony thinks he's still cool because he's Jack.

2:How long is your longest relationship? I "Beatle-bonded" with my oldest friend when I was 6 and she was 7. We're still in contact almost every day and I'm meeting her in Vegas for my birthday this year.

3:What is something not many people know about you? I have always had incredibly flat feet. (Hey! You didn't specify, "something interesting!"

4:Two truths and a lie. Go. An old boyfriend switched to guys after we broke up; I have only fired a gun once, when I was a very young girl and we were visiting relatives on a farm; I used to love red wine but now I can't stand the sight of it. (Answers below)

5:Do you believe in fate/destiny? Kinda/sorta

6:Where is somewhere you’ve always wanted to live? I love Chicago and would never move. But I have felt very comfortable and happy in Boston and Philadelphia.

7:Has there ever been a song that made you cry? 

8:Do you jump/scare easily? Very

9:Which birthday has been your favorite? All of them!

10:Have you ever been pulled over? Arrested? Nope. I don't drive.

11:Have you ever been to a fortune teller? Yes

12:What’s your favorite series of books? I read several series. Right now I'm looking forward to Dust, the latest in the Kay Scarpetta mystery series.

13:Who is someone that you think knows the most about you outside of family? My best friend knows me better than many of my relatives.

14:What is the weirdest thing you’ve eaten? Shark.


15:List one of your quirks. I have an unintentionally good memory for pop culture trivia. I don't mean to remember this stuff, I just do.


16:State 1 bad habit of yours. I can be quite a slob.

17:Has a scary movie ever given you nightmares? The recent Gravity scared the shit out of me

18:When was the last time you got your hair done in a salon? Yesterday. See post below.

19:What was the last thing you did with your friends? I just got back from brunch with my friend Kathy.

20:What’s something that you like to do that others might see as weird? I really enjoy alone time. I can very happily go an entire weekend without talking to anyone.

21:What was the last trip you took? I spent Christmas in Key West.

LIE/TRUE/TRUE I just said that because I watched a Will and Grace marathon last night.

Because it's been a long, cold, lonely winter

Saturday I changed my hair. Just the cut, not the color. I hope that Sunday morning I can recreate the look. That's always the concern when you change your style, isn't it? And how will it look when it starts to grow out?

Oh, Gal, calm down. It's just hair.