Mom swears it doesn’t bother her that people celebrate the birth of Christ on her birthday. Nevermind that across the board, bible scholars agree, Jesus was not born on December 25.
Still, it doesn’t bother my mom, who really was born on Christmas Day. In any event, I won’t be voting for Mike Huckabee, [...]
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December 25
December 24, 2007
The Des Moines Register?
December 12, 2007
This is a little blog that a few people read. Like other things, it started as a joke between Christine and me. Not everyone likes me or my writing or my jokes, but I highly doubt anyone at The Des Moines Register has the time or interest to comment. On the other hand, [...]
December 2, 2007
Punishment for bad behavior during a hearty game of Scrabble, perhaps? Haw!
I arrived in Des Moines on December 1 during an ice storm. Two planes skidded off the runway before my little jet touched down. At least Midwest Airlines serves warm cookies. I couldn’t care less if we crash landed. [...]
Take Comfort
November 24, 2007
WOLFEBORO - If you find yourself in a relationship with me, I promise this: For better or for worse, I will let you be you.
Happy Halloween
October 31, 2007
SAN FRANCISCO - I fell for this pumpkin at 22nd and Geary which meant I’d have to walk over 20 blocks home. I gave it a shot. Two blocks later, I caught the bus. I was the only rider. Luckily, I got my favorite driver (she doesn’t know she’s my favorite) and [...]
Chinese Thinker
October 22, 2007
Life is really simple but we insist on making in complicated.
- Confucius
Fleet Week
October 6, 2007
It’s Fleet Week in San Francisco which means when you’re sipping a latte on Fillmore, you might get a free air show with it. Here I am with my latte (obviously the drink was beautiful and I should have shot it before drinking). I was alone. I like it. Except for [...]
Caught in the Surf
October 4, 2007
You’ve probably been Googled a time or two. If you Google “Amy Knapp” chances are, you’ll meet at least three. There is Amy Knapp of family organizer fame (she’s all over the web); there is Amy Knapp, the prized San Francisco designer (I love it when people think I’m her) (she probably doesn’t love it); [...]
Reality-Chicked
October 1, 2007
If controversy can get you Dixie-Chicked, then the Pelican Press can get you Reality-Chicked. Ever since Mary Catherine Coolidge wrote about my friend, Laura, in Sarasota’s intriguing magazine, Downtown and Beyond, I’ve been keeping up with MC’s column, “Reality Chick.”
“Reality” is something I’ve been thinking about lately. I find it irritating when presidential [...]
City Girl
July 27, 2007
Seriously, I cannot wait to attend a party in San Francisco where a stranger turns to me and asks, “So, Amy, what do you do?”
“I’m creating the new American sport.”
The stranger will 1) turn away and pursue less “creative” conversation or 2) continue with words like, “Um, really, what’s that all about?”
I will immediately like [...]
Mr. Executive Mr. Important
July 23, 2007
photo credit: Christy Shultz
This is my brother, Dave. I just thought you should meet him. When he was little, he was very silly. As you can see, as an adult, he is way too serious. He brings good things to life!
