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A Wedding in Istanbul
September 28, 2010 by Life in the Boomer Lane
Now Husband went to his cousin’s daughter’s wedding last month in Istanbul. It was held at an old palace in the heart of the city. The remains of the ancient exterior had been preserved, and the interior was rebuilt for celebrations such as this. It was a new building within the remains of an old building. The event was […]
Why I Don't Collect Things
September 27, 2010 by Life in the Boomer Lane
The members of my family were always avid collectors. My grandfather, in addition to collecting wives, used to bring discarded items home from abandoned properties that were undergoing renovation. He was a paperhanger, and he never saw an old item (or a young woman) he didn’t like. My grandmother (actually my step-grandmother and his second […]
Why I Don’t Collect Things
September 27, 2010 by Life in the Boomer Lane
The members of my family were always avid collectors. My grandfather, in addition to collecting wives, used to bring discarded items home from abandoned properties that were undergoing renovation. He was a paperhanger, and he never saw an old item (or a young woman) he didn’t like. My grandmother (actually my step-grandmother and his second […]
Don't Fence Me In!
September 25, 2010 by Life in the Boomer Lane
I live in an urban area. My house is close enough to its side neighbors to be sexually active with them, if houses were so inclined. I’ve already written about my vegetable garden that was accessible only by trekking across the neighbor’s property. My backyard is average-size, with a charming designed-by-me two-level flagstone patio and a […]
Don’t Fence Me In!
September 25, 2010 by Life in the Boomer Lane
I live in an urban area. My house is close enough to its side neighbors to be sexually active with them, if houses were so inclined. I’ve already written about my vegetable garden that was accessible only by trekking across the neighbor’s property. My backyard is average-size, with a charming designed-by-me two-level flagstone patio and a […]
Things My Mother Warned Me About
September 23, 2010 by Life in the Boomer Lane
I found a dead squirrel in my driveway the other day. As soon as I saw it, I heard my mom’s voice, “Don’t pick it up. It is probably diseased and you will get sick and die if you touch it.” I told my friend Phyllis, who was visiting and was, at that moment, sitting […]
The Saga of the Little Pink Panties
September 22, 2010 by Life in the Boomer Lane
My nail lady, Tammy, who is now approaching 50, has finally officially entered the Universe of Perpetually Creative Brain Cells. Several months ago, Tammy’s husband was cleaning their house and, in the guest bedroom, he came across a pair of lacy bikini panties under the bed. They were pink, with little red hearts on them. […]
10 Things I learned From My High School Friends
September 20, 2010 by Life in the Boomer Lane
My high school buddies, Susan, Phyllis, and Judy, came to visit this past weekend. These are the ten things I learned from their visit: 10. Guests who arrive carrying their own two-litre bottles of Cherry Diet Coke may not be emotionally prepared to eat wholesome, organic food for the weekend 9. Anthony’s Pizza in Falls […]
A Trip to the Farmers Market
September 19, 2010 by Life in the Boomer Lane
I have three high school friends (Susan, Judy, Phyllis) driving down from Philly to visit me this weekend. In honor of the occasion, I decided to make a trip to the local farmers market, to bask in the whole touchy-feeliness of all that fresh, organic produce and homemade baked goods. That way, my friends could avail […]
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Looking A Gift Horse in the Mouth
September 29, 2010 by Life in the Boomer Lane
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When my husband Dan was in Greece this past month, he saw a friend of his who was visiting there from his home in Germany. He and his wife stayed with us last year and I still affectionately refer to them as “The Guests From Hell.” The wife gave Dan two sets of long-handled spoons […]