In 2012 fooled myself into thinking that I could start a catering business. My friend and I worked […]
Category Archive: True Stories
When my friend’s boyfriend, Bobby, peeked through the door of the tent and doubled over laughing, I assumed […]
Lying on a gurney as I exited the operating room, still wearing my paper underwear, it occurred to […]
I take the subway from Central Park West down to Brooklyn. I’m headed to a party that some […]
In early 1967, I applied for one of the thirty positions for a woman guide at the Indian […]
‘Hello, Uncle? Yes, we’ll be there in ten minutes. I’m calling from my cell phone.’ That was over […]
I’m a lesbian, and yes, it is the most interesting thing about me. But sometimes I feel that […]
As a former university professor, I’m aware that students frequently comment on the idiosyncrasies of their teachers. We […]
Yes, I’m writing about fear. Fear of what my body – that I neglect, adore, push around, abuse, […]
‘So, do you want any feedback on your skiing?’ he asked. ‘Like help with your technique?’ We were […]
In my determination to be the best I could be, I launched into a systematic program of self-improvement […]
A few months into lockdown, I decided to do a ‘Marie Kondo’ and reclaim my life. I looked […]
I am a screamer. Anytime I am startled (and I am easily startled), I scream. I can’t seem […]
Last week at our place in the country, I heard the telltale sound of yard work – that […]