"I love you baby," Rich nuzzled me awake.
"Mmmmm," I snuggled closer, not wanting to open my eyes. I have a sort of arrangement with the world that if I don't open my eyes, it's technically not morning, and I don't have to get up.
He kissed me on the ear.
"I made a mistake last night," I mumbled sleepily.
"You did?" I could hear the smile in his voice. "What did you do?"
"It was really late so I was tired. I washed my face, then used this blue stuff that you put on cotton balls that takes off any residue. Except that I forgot that I had rearranged the medicine cabinet." I sighed. "It turns out I rubbed my face down with Listerine."
Laughing, Rich sniffed my face.
"Do I smell minty fresh?" I yawned, grabbing his arm and pulling it around my waist.
"You smell great baby," he squeezed me tight, still grinning.
"I figured it was okay--it's mostly alcohol anyway." I rubbed my face with one hand. "I think it actually got rid of that pimple thingy on my cheek."
He inspected my cheek. "You know, I think you're right."
"Cool." I said, tucking this away for future reference. "I may have hit upon one of those model secrets or something. Like using hemmoroid cream on puffy eyes."
"You put hemmoroid creme on your eyes?" My husband looked startled. "Never mind, I don't want to know." He gave me a deep kiss then stood up. "I have to get going babe."
"'Kay, 'kay." I yawned again. "Love you."
"Love you too. See you tonight."
At the door he turned around to look at me thoughtfully.
"Hemmoroid creme?"
"Uh huh."
He hesitated. "The egg in the bathroom?" he asked.
"Hair," I told him, "makes it bouncy and shiny."
"And the Milk of Magnesia?"
"Face mask."
"Those two round pink stones?"
"Ummmmm." I wriggled uncomfortably. "Girl thing. Can't tell you about that one."
There are just some things a woman just has to keep secret.


I'm a 40-something writer, artist, and Jill-of-All-Trades. For me, magic is looking at the ordinary and seeing the extraordinary. My writing tends to take me to unexpected places--not so surprising when I think about it. I had an unusual growing up and have always chosen the offbeat over the "safe". I prefer interesting people over beautiful ones, and I am fascinated by people's stories. What I love most about life is its glorious imperfections and fantastic plot twists.
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May 2005
June 2005
July 2005
August 2005
September 2005
June 2009
The Unfairness of Being A Boy
The Verdict
The Dance
The Caterpillar Funeral
Robin Hood?
Fish Tales
Peeps--Not Just For Easter Anymore
5 Things I Miss From Childhood
Metaphysical Hotline
The Favorite
Iris, Goddess of Naughtiness
The Matchmakers
June 2005
July 2005
August 2005
September 2005
June 2009
The Unfairness of Being A Boy
The Verdict
The Dance
The Caterpillar Funeral
Robin Hood?
Fish Tales
Peeps--Not Just For Easter Anymore
5 Things I Miss From Childhood
Metaphysical Hotline
The Favorite
Iris, Goddess of Naughtiness
The Matchmakers
