Calls From The Bathroom

You know where you stand with someone when they return your phone calls from the bathroom. I thought the calls from the car on-the-way-to-somewhere-else were bad enough, with the signal cutting in and out. Or from the garage out of hearing from family members. "Seinfeld" immortialized the "cellphone and walk and talk" as not polite or courteous; this makes that seem like proper etiquette. It helps one crystalize where they stand on the relationship totem pole.

High Holidays Thoughts

As the High Holidays come around, I find that I begin to reflect on what my priorities will be in the coming year. In fact, I am glad that the holidays force this introspection. I am going to plant a garden and try to grow some vegetables that I usually buy at the farmer's markets. I am going to read more; knit blanket squares for people in need; try to finish the garage job I started earlier this year so I can create a TV studio for my husband; learn to say "no" to inane volunteer events; work on some political campaigns for deserving, well-meaning candidates; exercise with my husband; try to remain calm while dealing with a teen-aged daughter and, generally, be thankful that I am here to celebrate another High Holiday season. I will also do my part to try to make the world a better place, countering the impact of decisions by GWB and his newly appointed Supreme Court Chief Justice.