In the spirit of summertime social situations (how’s that for alliteration?), let’s address those awkward encounters that we find all too frequently — and what we can do about them. And by “we” I mean that these are true stories of my own, or friends who shall remain nameless. At the Bar Awkward Situation: You [...]
Entries from June 2009
June 17, 2009
Ain’t No Mountain High Enough
Trust is an interesting word, because as my mom says, “It doesn’t exist until it’s tested.” Consider mine in full existence. Mike climbed Mt. Baker last weekend, and I didn’t handle it well — at first. This was his first climb of this intensity, and it’s a bit of a mystery to both of us. [...]
June 11, 2009
A Family Affair
Is it me, or do family weddings bring out the best and worst in everyone involved? Best: you buy a new outfit, get a haircut, and show up with your finest face forward. Worst: you prepare to socialize with your entire extended family, knowing this will mean both engaging with cousins you treasure and fielding [...]
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