Nov 27, 2012 | A Day In My Life
Those of you who have teens and dogs know that they can drive you crazy and upend a perfectly well-planned day. Not that I’m very good at planning, but still. Back before Les ran off with that tramp Heather-Anne, it didn’t matter much if Dexter forgot his homework and...
Nov 26, 2012 | A Day In My Life
Hi! I’m running on a tight schedule—got to get my daughters Maggie and Em to elementary school on time. So far, in spite of some family crises, they’ve been on time every day, and I want to keep it that way. Come with me, and then we’ll go to my real estate office,...
Nov 23, 2012 | A Day In My Life
In A Purse to Die For, Melodie Campbell and Cynthia St-Pierre set up a series featuring me and my friend Gina. In case you haven’t read it, let me introduce myself. I’m ever so pleased to meet you. I’m Becki Green. I’m the sidekick. As good people in my adopted home...
Nov 21, 2012 | A Day In My Life
We’ve been on the road for a while now, Richard and I. Tomorrow I’m going to suggest that we stay for a couple of days to do laundry and grocery shop. Really it’s because I want to just be somewhere for a couple of days, talk to people, see what there is to see. I’m...
Nov 20, 2012 | A Day In My Life
“Your grandmothers said you needed my help.” Steve placed a large cup of coffee on the counter, pushing it toward me. I held in my sigh…a cross between annoyance, resignation and appreciation of a man’s hotness. One thing Steve had going for...
Nov 19, 2012 | A Day In My Life
People often express surprise upon learning that I’m a psychology professor. That disbelief could be hurtful—if you cared what other people think–which I don’t. But I am curious. Is it unbelievable because I lack a tweed fetish? Sorry, jeans are infinitely more...