My husband has the uncanny ability to establish an instant camaraderie with people. Seriously. It is a gift. It doesn’t matter where he is–the checkout line, the bus, the gas station–all it takes is one word, and someone starts joking … Continue reading →
Sometimes just one word can alienate your listeners. So I was having a conversation with a person. I don’t really know him, but he worked with a friend of mine. I do know that he’s a graduate student in a … Continue reading →
So the other day, I was shopping at Marshall Field’s Macy’s, and two older women (I’d say, in their 60s) wearing brightly colored puffer coats got into the elevator. Woman 1: What floor is the dining room? Woman 2 (trying desperately … Continue reading →