And We’re Back
May 1, 2010
Night Court
January 9, 2010
I grew up watching a half hour sitcom called Night Court (remember Bull)? Last night, in a cold medicine haze we had to get out of the house and so we went. Imagine late night court proceedings with the People, the Defense and the accused…at 11pm. It looked like an episode of Jersey Shore for the most part with the first court room we visited addressing driving under the influence charges. One kid’s dad was in the audience. I said a little thank you to myself for having chosen the path I did when I was kid.
In the second court room across the hall (room 130) there were more serious offenses like a man accused of stabbing a woman while she was running away from him. The defense lawyer for the accused used his current girlfriend who was in the audience with her two children as a character reference to try and get the guy excused from the proceedings for the night. It looked like it might fly until the People read off the restraining order his girlfriend currently had out on him. He was escorted to whatever goes on behind the door near the judge.
We agreed that it felt voyeuristic and we experienced some guilt for watching these proceedings that were affecting real lives. But part of me wanted to see where my tax dollars are going and the other part of me walked out feeling like the problems I have are not so big and at least cannot be held against me in a court of law or are recorded in some roster of ‘how well have you been living life?’.
In closing, a recent photo of Owen. I check in with Adi daily. I bet you can’t stop yourself from smiling looking at him.
Merry Christmas
December 24, 2009
Through a few weeks of painting Christmas bulbs for gifts, I discovered that I’m no artist. Sent them off to Georgia last week and promptly opened my sister’s gift to me last night. I’m an adult. I see no reason to wait for Christmas morning.
Spent last weekend in Scranton PA for a special Tuesdays on the Ridge party and a couple of gigs that Nate played. I hadn’t been there in a year and found it to be a friendly, picturesque town again.
Home on Sunday night to find a few feet of snow and then promptly came down with what feels like the flu. Leaving for Colorado tomorrow to spend the Christmas holiday with Nate’s family. Home sick, curled up and feeling awful I received a lovely bouquet from Mort in Florida. Timing couldn’t have been better.
Thinking of you all down in Georgia together for the holiday. Love you.
Babies Everywhere
November 26, 2009
A visit to Newnan GA drops you into a family focused community. Having 8 kids running around the house at one time is strangely not annoying when you’re there. It’s the norm.
It was good to get back for a visit with my family and Adi’s new family, old friends and new places. Celebrated my sister’s 29th birthday (again) for 4 days. I had to come back to New York to get some rest. Seriously.
Lots of photos in my November album – click below.
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Note: Don’t ever go to Beluga Martini in Buckhead. I swear I saw a Richard Branson look alike (add 20 years) wearing an ascot watching his two ‘lady friends’ grope each other on the dance floor. I’ll never be able to get that image out of my head.
For Thanksgiving today – Connecticut for my first time. A gracious invitation from Nate’s aunt and uncle to spend the holiday with them.
Happy digestion-ing to you all.
More Owen
October 14, 2009
I’ve had a few requests for more pictures of Owen. You can imagine Adi & Pete have their hands full. Adi uploaded some pics here if you’d like to see more of this little one.
Georgia in July – One Hot Weekend
July 25, 2009
The women I know in the south know how to put it out. Prepping for A.’s baby shower in Newnan GA.
