I was driving to pick my children up from Forest School the other day when I turned a corner and saw a group of kids stumble out of a cemetery, down a hill, and almost into the road. They all wore hoodies and backpacks, and they were laughing and talking together, seemingly unaware that there was no […]
Category Archives: Friends
Everyone I’ve Ever Known Is My Friend
When I was in high school, I knew who my friends were. I knew who my close friends were, and I knew who my enemies were. I was acutely aware of the shifting social lines that connected all of us, and so I was never confused as to who were my true friends. But now, […]
We’re Only Friends Online
It’s kind of weird living a double life. I imagine that spies and actors must have to work really hard to make sure their public personas and their true souls never cross over, as they act one way with a certain group of people, and then let their guards down among the people they truly […]
My Sex Life
I am writing this to let you all know, in no uncertain terms, that I am not allowed to blog about my sex life. Instead, I will tell you all about the lovely brunch I had yesterday. What’s that? You feel cheated? Well, would you still feel cheated if I told you it was a […]