Archive for May, 2007

Main Street Eaterie
May 20, 2007

Last night I saw “Darwin in Malibu” then dined with the star of the show, David Breitbath, and the amazing woman, director and friend, Amanda Schlachter. We ate at Lan on Main Street where I finally ate the food! It was fantastic. I’d been there twice before but, being too full to eat, [...]

Say what?
May 19, 2007

I am close to departure. I will miss so much about Sarasota. Like today, when the elderly Publix cashier carded me. I’m 44. I was mistaken for 19. Only in Florida. I rushed home and took a good look in the mirror. Peace Corp t-shirt. Flip flops. [...]

Shades of Sarasota
May 18, 2007

Earlier today, I was waiting for my Frappuccino, wearing sunglasses, when he called my name like a question. Amy? I turned around. It was Doug. He accused me of going “incognito.” Doug always makes me laugh. In fact, Doug, Linda and I had a huge laugh-fest once that still makes [...]

Miss this!
May 18, 2007

Meet the girls. We’ve had a lot of fun in Sarasota. I’ll miss you while I’m away. I’ll be back before you know it.
xoxoox
xooxox
photo credit: Christopher Alexander

Hot date!
May 17, 2007

Dana and I met at Metro and, as usual, she had this hunky guy with her. I couldn’t help myself. I had to snuggle (I know my eyes look funny) (I’m doped up on baby love).

“What is she doing now?”
May 17, 2007

This is a question that has been asked about me throughout my adult life. It indicates a certain “flakiness” which is why I keep writing for gg. They say you’ve got to do something for about ten years before people take you seriously. Well, I think I’ve got ten years worth of [...]

You asked for it…
May 15, 2007

you got it! It’s official - I have a personal blog, at the request of my sweet, smart friend, Christine Alexander (and the NY Times). I’m leaving Sarasota on Wednesday, May 23 for about a year. At least that’s the plan…but we all know about plans.
About gg…who knows. Right now [...]