Kim Says

A few days ago, Boy called fussing. He was tired of all of the “couples event” invites that kept filling his inbox. Another engagement party, baby shower, wedding ceremony… Now I know Boy is a very strong individual. He has more than enough self-confidence and does not rely on having a “date” for any occasion. He […]

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Cancer stole from me, my one and only sister in December 1999. She left me a few dollars and thanks to that money, I bought my first house in August 2001. I had never owned anything before; always rented property. This house was the biggest thing I’d ever done. Over the years it has seen […]

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I have college graduation ceremonies to attend, roads to travel, Simulated Christmas Events to choreograph, Christmas cards to write and presents to wrap. I have instructions to read, batteries to charge, ribbons to cut, décor to straighten, hair to color and nails to paint. I have holiday outfits to buy, clothes to pack, gifts to […]

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I borrowed a cue from The Wino. Then I threw in a little Billy Joel and topped it off with my own insatiable need to rhyme. So reflect with me, won’t you?

In the year of 42
I became a Jew
With furrowed brow
I say Oy Vey now
 
I pray to the retinol gods
Jealous of 20-something bods
Dress too young for […]

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An Ode to Libberanne 
Happy Birthday to you
Today you turn 42
A milestone of sorts
Full of giggles and snorts
Celebrate the guilt-free way
Your first Jewish holiday!
 
Be glad you are not Baptist or Mormon or Amish
They don’t celebrate with Manischewitz!
Sneak in a little vodka taster
With a beer for a chaser
Top it off with some rum
Now you’re really having Jewish […]

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