After Josh dodged my efforts to talk about getting married, I let a week go by before not-so-subtly asking him what I really wanted to know: What the hell was he thinking? Rather than talk about marriage, we got into a discussion about our communication styles, and I learned that springing things on Josh and [...]
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The autumn months of 2007 brought much happiness for me and Josh, but a few growing pains, too. We both loved home ownership, and even Tucker the Lab mix was jazzed. He had a beautiful new yard to rule, complete with a plentiful population of rabbits. Together, Tucker and I learned the neighborhood the same [...] Between Chris and Corri’s wedding on Thursday and their reception on Saturday, I worked a full day, went to a Twins game with the bride and groom’s family and friends, and ran twenty miles with my girlfriends. That’s enough to make anyone dog-tired, but I was caught up in the positive buzz of the wedding, [...] On the evening of May 1, 2007, I found myself at a choral rehearsal of sorts. The “choir” included most of the Picnic League group, minus lovebirds Chris and Corri, who were getting married later that week. They were celebrating with a small, private ceremony on Thursday and a big reception [...] When I landed in Minneapolis, I went straight to see Ethan. I’d never been inside a children’s hospital before, and as I walked through the hallways toward Ethan’s wing, I was strangely saddened by the cheery decor. Why do kids have to get sick? I met my parents in the waiting area, and it seemed [...] In January 2007, I received an invitation to what I could only assume would be a hellish affair—my first post-divorce wedding. A friend from my hometown would be playing the role of bride, and she’d chosen (dear God!) the chapel where I married John and “our” reception site. I’d already faced [...] I’m afraid that Josh’s e-mail on “overwhelming comfort” let the sexy cat out of the bag, dear readers. I was, admittedly, enjoying the bounties of the holiday season: gingerbread cookies, Christmas shopping, and extremely pleasant “interactions,” to borrow Josh’s euphemism, with with my new love. Yes, I’m talking about bedding down [...] “Dissolution of marriage” is lawyer-speak for divorce, and if you’ve ever had to appear in court to end a marriage, you’ll probably agree that the jargon feels quite appropriate. Technical, yes. But accurate. Consult your friendly online dictionary, and you’ll find that “dissolution” means the act or process of dissolving. The more detailed entry includes [...] After my parents and I swept the floors and took out the trash, we bid adieu to the rental house I had shared with my soon-to-be-ex-husband. Mom, Dad, and Tucker headed west for Minnesota, leaving me in Illinois to wrap up loose ends. My divorce hearing would be held at the county courthouse the next [...] The day after my nephew was born, I hit the road for Illinois bright and early, parents and pup in tow. It was Friday morning, and we had 48 hours to orchestrate a highly profitable garage sale, box up all my worldly belongings, clean the shit out of the house, and pack up a U-Haul [...] |
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