“A lot of people get married here in Savannah,” our trolley tour driver explained. “This square here,” he said, gesturing to a lush lawn dotted with live oak trees and benches, “is a popular place for weddings. But it used to be a cemetery. I imagine the ministers don’t tell that to the bride and…
Month: June 2018
Saying “Yes” to the Dress
Three months into my wedding planning, I heard that some brides now buy two dresses: one to wear for the ceremony, and a different one for the reception. I thought this whole idea ridiculous for a variety of reasons: One dress is expensive enough — why buy two? A ceremony lasts, at most, an hour….
“Yeah, We’ve Got That.”
Eight years ago, my parents bought a house in Schroon Lake, New York. It was a former boarding house — ideal when you have five children who like to visit with their friends, significant others, kids. It’s just a block from the lake. A block from the supermarket. A block from the tiny downtown (a…
A Broken Record (My Very Own!)
After college, I worked for two months as a physical therapist, then resigned. Crying after work every day wasn’t something I thought good for my mental health. I didn’t leave without a plan, however. I had been visiting a former place of employment, reminiscing about my time there, when I was told they had an…
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