Archive for April, 2006
Cow Skates and the G&S Partymobile
In honor of my friend Jamie, who will be visiting us this weekend along with her daughter Elise, I’d like to tell a story from our past.
I’ve mentioned my love for skaters and for Tony Hawk. It began freshman year of high school when I developed a crush on a sophomore skater. Although it became [...]
Published by mothergoosemouse on April 26th, 2006 tagged Round on the ends, high in the middle, Who me?, Youthful indiscretions | 7 Comments »
Most Memorable Vacation, Post 2 of 8 – Athens
We departed for Athens the afternoon of May 6 and arrived the morning of May 7. The airline was Alitalia (ehhhh…so-so), and the one mini-bottle of wine I drank had me crouched near the rear galley where it was cool, leaning with my forehead against the emergency exit door. I have drank on overseas flights [...]
Published by mothergoosemouse on April 22nd, 2006 tagged Look at me, look at me!, The king of beers, Who me? | 10 Comments »
Most Memorable Vacation, Post 1 of 8 – Prologue
At our sixth wedding anniversary dinner, Kyle suggested that we take a vacation. A real vacation, one that did not involve visiting family. We love our families – what’s mine is his, what’s his is mine – but let’s be honest: visiting family does not qualify as a vacation.
He had already done quite a bit [...]
