The change in the seasons has put me in a crafty state of mind and I have been hit with the urge to create my own holiday cards. Unfortunately, this project would probably entail biting off far more than I can chew as I cannot even manage to mail out the pre-packaged cards I have [...]
Monthly Archives: November 2003
the catering gig
Monday, November 10, 2003
My feet have finally recovered from saturday night’s eight-hour catering gig for an anniversary/double birthday party. Sadly, I can lay no claim to the fantastic food served at the event: although I thoroughly enjoy reading cookbooks and watching cooking shows, my actual cooking repertoire is limited to lasagne, chili, and lumpia, and my cooking [...]
tether
Friday, November 7, 2003
My family has gained and lost. Friends have come and gone. Stars have fallen from the sky. In a year marked by joyous highs and mournful lows, I am slowly beginning to appreciate the quiet of the day-to-day. The rhythm of workdays and weekends tethers me to a world that spins on without slowing, allowing [...]
doors
Wednesday, November 5, 2003
one door has closed behind me
through another I have stepped
not knowing what this means to the life of before
nor where it may lead to in this life of after
a moment not marked by joyous celebration
fine pastries and balloons
festive dress and kitten heels
it was pain
it was waiting
it was quiet
i was alone
…
I am determined
and moving on
and moving [...]
