Stories of the Incredible, Flying Kitty
October 29, 2003

If you had been passing our apartment that day, you might have seen the following: A big orange kitty on the second story windowsill. He sniffs the breeze and slinks his front paws a bit down the brick wall. He... more

Stories of the Incredible, Drooling Kitty Cat
October 27, 2003

My boyfriend's kitty cat used to drool. Whenever you scratched his ears, which he loves, a little drop of saliva went splat on the ground. Drip, drip, drip, like a leaky faucet. I've always hated cats, but the drooling endeared... more

Infrequently Asked Questions, Part 537
October 16, 2003

Where are you, and what are you doing? I'm a freelance writer. Apparently, that means I write for free. I'm visiting Austin for the week, but I live in Dallas with my boyfriend. Dallas is a place, like L.A., that... more

Buffalo 3, Elk 0
October 14, 2003

For those of you unfamiliar with Texas businesses, Central Market is a grand, trendy iconoclast of a grocery store. It sells African cola but no Pepsi. Five thousand cheeses, none of them Kraft. It is a labyrinth of luxurious foods... more

You Can't Make This Up
October 09, 2003

Last July I spent three days at the Mary Kay 40th anniversary seminar. This is a yearly event, in which 53,000 women in business suits descend on downtown Dallas for a series of motivational sessions at the Convention Center. I... more

But Who's Looking Out for Bill O'Reilly?
October 08, 2003

When I first saw Bill O'Reilly, he was hosting A Current Affair. While I munched on potato chips, waiting for Oprah to start, he brought me breaking news about serial killers and Princess Diana. Who knew he was so full... more

Nuclear Sub
October 07, 2003

Recently, I started substitute teaching. I had some time on my hands and a few exorbitant speeding tickets to handle. So I xeroxed my certification, took a test - a TB test, that is -- and before I knew it,... more

Saw Your Piece
October 03, 2003

Recently, I have had the great fortune to contribute a few pieces to The New York Times. My latest, about comedian Margaret Cho, ran last Sunday. On occasion, I receive lovely emails from friends congratulating me on it or complimenting... more

Since We Last Spoke
October 03, 2003

It's been six months and several reality television shows since we last spoke. Boy, a lot has happened. For one, I got a haircut. It's been described as "cute" and "short." It's very, umm, business casual. It requires blowdrying and... more