From the Hip

while visiting the little shop of stories in decatur, ga. do you know the island bookstore on mackinac island? the gal asks. yes. yes i do. i worked there she says. what the hell are you doing in decatur? it's too long of a story for this conversation.

my mother says oh that sounds nice. official don't leave the  house  day. mom says you can do things like laundry  and pick up around the house. i think you can do things like  drink cocktails & lay  around the yard. 

rules for baby sister 3rd year edition don't take my toys                       only if you ask. cross the street with an adult hand learn your abc's don't be annoying don't push me away don't hit anybody ask if you can go outside look forward to preschool because I think you will have so much fun.

my head on the pillow baby's head on my forearm. doze off wake up to a deadline. this is no fool's game this is no fool's day.