A friend of mine was complaining about a roommate who was causing strife in his house. She was never happy with how dirty it was and was always demanding that it be cleaner, more organized. I’d been to this friend’s house and knew the disheveled state in which he lived. He was comfortable that way, […]

My fella and I promised to each other that we would both keep living in Chicago as long as we escaped for part of the winter. Living here 9 months out of the year is pretty darned alright. Summers included. Personally, after living for 19 years (ok- take away the time I spent at Boarding […]

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This morning, as my sweet love and I sat side by side at the breakfast table (that’s how we sit because a) I only have one bench and one chair and b) […]