girl at large

Just Call Her Vinny.

"Mom, it's spelled V-I-V-I-E-N-N-E. Vivienne."

"Vivine?"

"No, Vivienne. Think of the French spelling".

"Vivenne?"

"No, Vivienne. V-i-v-i, then e-n-n-e".

"Oh, just email it to me".

 

Who Knew

One year ago tonight, Paul and I had our first date. The weather was overcast with a chance of rain that night as we both walked from opposite corners to the restaurant door:

Paul: "God, I hope she doesn't think I'm a wuss because I brought an umbrella".

Me: "God, he brought an umbrellla--what a wuss."