March 2011
32 posts
Kernel of truth...
Gary shook his head, disappointed in himself for forgetting that whenever he makes popcorn, Elaine turns into the kind of loose-moraled woman who prances around without her hat or shoes.
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A little sketchy...
No wonder you’re trying to cover it up, Gary. After three years of online drawing courses, I expected more from you.
Miracle of life...
Gary and Elaine knew it must be spring as they witnessed the first outdoor pillow hatchlings emerge from their wicker shell.
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Averse to verse...
Elaine, maybe you should spend a little less time hanging touchy-feely poetry above our bed, and a little more time refilling my nightstand water beaker.
Hurts, don't it...
Recognizing the familiar sound of a shattering crunch followed by a scream, Elaine prepared for another recitation of her “These are not powdered sugar donut holes” speech.
Eat your greens...
Six months of cooking classes, and Elaine still uses Plants Under Glass as her go-to dinner party entree.
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Do not pass go...
Elaine used to enjoy Sunday afternoons on the porch, but she could no longer tolerate Gary’s insistence on yelling “Now that’s what I call a monopoly!” after every turn.
Hoofing it...
The horse had heroically made it over the highest peaks of Book Mountain, but unfortunately faced a treacherous descent before he could reach his companion.
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Hatching a plan...
Gary found it nearly impossible to eat his loaf of bread while being forced to think about pioneer eggs.
When the cat's away...
Her afternoon meeting cut short, Elaine instantly regretted discovering the answer to the question “What does Gary do when I’m gone?”.
A strike against him...
Judging from the precarious placement and pile of discarded matches, Elaine guessed Gary was yet again determined to “figure out how this whole candle thing works once and for all.”
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Drawing a conclusion...
Unsure of why Elaine wanted a display of rudimentary drawings in the first place, Gary let out a frustrated sigh and gave a half-hearted attempt at placing the final piece.
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A healthy glow...
Growing tired of the stench of scorched comforters, Gary decided to delicately approach Elaine about switching to a more modern nightlight.
A real page-turner...
Gary, I wish you would plan ahead a little more then next time you think you might need a bookmark.
A fine specimen...
I don’t care if you add fruit to it Elaine, I don’t trust the color of this punch and I’m not drinking it.
Worth the weight...
Elaine, did you turn off the lamp? Now I have to wait another half hour before my dumbbells are warm enough for my workout.
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A full plate...
Elaine, if this is some sort of dig about how much time I spent looking in the mirror this morning, it is not appreciated.
A little batty...
Despite the evidence on his dresser, Gary Jr. was getting old enough to question his father’s claim that he was a champion mini-baseball player in the 50’s.
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If you like pina coladas...
Gary had been waiting all winter for a day like today, when he could sit out back, listen to the waves, and bite into the delicious barbed skin of a juicy pineapple.
Boatload of fun...
Gary thinks his arrival to the dinner by kayak would have been more impressive were it not low tide.
The sky's the limit...
Elaine always likes for Gary to leave notes when he’s away so she know where he is, but the latest one had her stumped and somewhat worried.
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Always greener...
Initially Gary agreed with Elaine that his rearranging of the guest bedroom didn’t make any sense…until he added the all-important box of wheatgrass.
Making a case...
A stack of vintage suitcases, a dozen new hats in the closet…Elaine knew all the signs that Gary had once again decided he was a secret agent who may need to flee at a moment’s notice.