ok, so it’s not what any of us was expecting. but it’s all good, BECAUSE what we’re looking at here is sky and water. you thought you we’re donning your swim suit, trimming up the leg hair, slathering on a little coconut oil and baking under a red-hot sun. but what we’re seeing here is anticipation, the hope of spring and a green green summer. i’ll play docent, you play the eager fan. ‘ladies and gentlemen, please notice the formation of snow and the slushy green-tea-ice-effect in the water. observe the subtle color variation between the teal water horizon and it’s friend sky, a shy mauve.’ See. don’t you feel better already? between the ‘ooohs’ and ‘ahhhs’, you’ve just begun breathing and we’ll make it through another- shall we say- cool march day.
one evening last fall i had met some friends, Cat, Tom, Mike, et al... and accidentally got a little loopy drinking first, red wine, then easing into toffee flavored beers, oh yummy. i had parked my car around the corner which now seemed, to my friends, too risky to drive, whatever. "oh no, i can dribe." ...thinking i had slunk away unnoticed i made my way to the car and was just about to unlock it when i was hoisted over Mike's caveman shoulder and lugged away kicking like a baby, placed in a cab with Cat and escorted to my doorstep. upon waking the next morning i vaguely remembered that, "oh yeah, my car is three miles away." undeterred and emboldened by several espresso based drinks i walked the distance. it occurred to me in my hazy head that, "wouldn't it be funny to text Cat?" text: I'M A VERY BAD GIRL! as soon as i launch it i realize i've sent it to my cop landlord.... response: "WHAT?" like a homeless bag lady with a se...
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