Far away in France, I’m definitely removed from Inauguration Fever, though I’m very excited to see the swearing in and hear Obama’s speech. Not to mention, the end of eight disastrous Bush/Cheney years. It’s an exciting time for Americans, without a doubt, and in true American fashion, the celebrating’s already begun and over-the-top.
From the Inaugural [...]
Entries from January 2009
Saturday, January 17, 2009
For Better or For Worse
I’ve been married 13 months now or 7 months, depending on which wedding you count. Overall, I like it. Which surprises me a little because I’ve always been someone who likes the excitement of the new—and marriage is a lot of things, but it’s not really about that.
So what is it about?
As far as I [...]
Wednesday, January 7, 2009
OMG! Galette des Rois
In my broken limb stupor, I almost forgot that it was galette des rois time! Since I’m banished to the far reaches of my living room for my convalescence, I don’t get to go out and see all the signs in the boulangeries for this year’s galette des rois.
Well, this is going to have to [...]
Sunday, January 4, 2009
New Year, New One-Legged Me
There was a New York Times article talking about just how difficult change really is, citing the almighty Oprah Winfrey whose ongoing battle with her weight is currently a losing one. I mean, if Oprah, with her billions, her trainer, her chef and her spiritual advisors can’t really change, what hope is there for the rest [...]
