Small TalkRobots just got even more coolJean GilletteApril 1, 2010July 20, 2015 April 1, 2010July 20, 20150175 I am as excited as a kid with a new super spaceman ray gun. Actually, more excited, because the ray gun was only pretend and...
Small TalkHappy to have a new kid aroundJean GilletteMarch 26, 2010July 20, 2015 March 26, 2010July 20, 20150237 New neighbors just moved in across the street. One always holds one’s breath when the moving truck pulls up, but it appears they are delightful....
Small TalkI’d like a wedding do-overJean GilletteMarch 18, 2010July 20, 2015 March 18, 2010July 20, 20152 184 I’m just home from the loveliest wedding and my tears are almost dry. But more importantly, I have decided it is time for me to...
Small TalkPlease, get me on my good sideJean GilletteMarch 11, 2010July 20, 2015 March 11, 2010July 20, 20150358 I was actually given two good photos of myself last week. This is astounding, people. I realize I am not alone in hating most pictures...
Small TalkSometimes, you just need to color your hair greenJean GilletteMarch 4, 2010July 20, 2015 March 4, 2010July 20, 20150197 My son graduates college in May. Posterity will probably see that he is wearing a giant, blond mohawk along with his impressive robes. I’m not...
Small TalkTell us all about it!Jean GilletteFebruary 25, 2010July 20, 2015 February 25, 2010July 20, 20150181 Let’s talk a little shop. My first question is, what’s new with you? With your children? With your school, club, dance class, theater group, church...
Small TalkHappy Chinese New YearJean GilletteFebruary 18, 2010July 20, 2015 February 18, 2010July 20, 20150198 Gung hay fat choy! I know that I’m about a week late in wishing you all a bountiful lunar new year 4708, but this holiday...
Small TalkPlants get thrown for a loop by wet weatherJean GilletteFebruary 11, 2010July 20, 2015 February 11, 2010July 20, 20150177 I am a woman of the world. I have coped with rain and weather, but in truth, I’m out of the habit. Still, it’s not...
Small TalkCost-saving measures seem to be worthlessJean GilletteFebruary 3, 2010July 20, 2015 February 3, 2010July 20, 20152 204 I am fighting the urge to become a monk with vows of poverty. It appears to be the only way I will ever make ends...
Small TalkSo many books, so little timeJean GilletteJanuary 28, 2010July 20, 2015 January 28, 2010July 20, 20150214 It’s my favorite problem to have — too many books to read. Santa clearly knew that I had been very, very good last year and...
Small TalkLove those kids serving our countryJean GilletteJanuary 14, 2010July 20, 2015 January 14, 2010July 20, 20150198 Do you think they’d let a 60-year-old join the military? As an Air Force brat, I have always been pretty aware of the importance of...
Small TalkSurprisingly, I actually do have legsJean GilletteJanuary 7, 2010July 20, 2015 January 7, 2010July 20, 20150228 I’m quite pleased with myself. I did it. I wore a dress. Not just any dress, my friends. I wore a clingy sweater dress (I...
Small TalkWake me up when life gets less interestingJean GilletteDecember 30, 2009July 20, 2015 December 30, 2009July 20, 20150198 Nearly dropping from lack of REM, I have worked out my epitaph. Currently, the winning entry is, “Life was always interesting. Now let me sleep.”...
Small TalkSeason can be hard on us klutzesJean GilletteDecember 23, 2009July 20, 2015 December 23, 2009July 20, 20150171 Colds and flu aren’t the only maladies this season. I swear I saw a good friend bolting from the local arts & crafts store, clearly...
Small Talk’Tis the season for sniffles and suchjean.giletteDecember 17, 2009July 20, 2015 December 17, 2009July 20, 20150204 The season of random viruses is upon us. People are coming to blows to be poked with sharp needles and zinc is your new best...