Archive for July, 2008

The Cyclone Still Stands Tall
Thursday, July 31st, 2008

She forgot how much she loved rollercoasters until she stood beneath the tracks and felt them vibrating underground.  She remembered what it felt like to be a kid who is thrilled by the easy things in life; where freefalling creates those insanely awesome butterflies in the stomach that get harder to replicate as life goes [...]

Inching Towards Midnight
Wednesday, July 30th, 2008

It was the middle of summer and all was as it should be: warm, happy, carefree.  And a little bit drunk, too.

She knew at once.
Tuesday, July 29th, 2008

Her life would not be complete until she owned a scooter such as this.  Hot pink with an explicit label.  What more could she want?

As per usual, the sun came out after the rain.
Monday, July 28th, 2008

She knew it would be all right because, good or bad, nothing lasts forever.  It’s just a matter of weathering the storm.  Or playing in the downpour and getting a little wet.

A Generation of Hipsters
Friday, July 25th, 2008

Their plaid shirts makes them hip.  And their sense of irony keeps them cool in the hot summer sun.

Live Music is a Wonderful Complement to Summertime Easy Living
Thursday, July 24th, 2008

Even though they told her five times, she could not remember the name of the band.  But she certainly won’t forget the pink drumset.

She looked around and no one was there.
Tuesday, July 22nd, 2008

And she knew it would be awhile.  So she drank her drink and listened to her music and waited for the train to take her home.  A while later she got sleepy and as her eyes got heavy she was jolted back to life by the movement of the train, a splash of beer on [...]

Ally in Wonderland
Monday, July 21st, 2008

After one too many summer cocktails, Miss Ally took a tumble and needed a colorful band aid to ease the pain.

“Take a picture of me getting dressed.”
Thursday, July 17th, 2008

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During our entirely unsuccessful and rainy weekend at the beach, we were still troopers and laid out on the sand even as it started to rain with the idea that you can still get sun on overcast days.  However, I don’t think that rule applies when it looks as [...]

A Likeness to Bees
Wednesday, July 16th, 2008

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Bees are very interesting creatures.  They create something so sweet and delicious that the name has become the most natural term of endearment (“Honey, I’m home!”).  A bee’s life is so purposeful and ordered – they don’t rationalize why they do what they do.  If their tiny little brains [...]