Category Archives: people

Two

Posted on 10/11/2008 by cheesefairy

She was sitting in a small umbrella stroller, sucking her thumb. The woman she was with pulled a compact from her purse and started patting at her eyes with makeup. Then they saw me and Fresco sitting across from them. … Continue reading →

Posted in people, public transit | 12 Comments

Sabotage!

Posted on 3/5/2008 by cheesefairy

Here are the interview questions that I wanted to ask the woman that was hired to replace me: What is 7 am Pacific time in Ontario time? (even if you use your fingers to count or count out loud, that’s … Continue reading →

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Battles

Posted on 2/26/2008 by cheesefairy

You go for weeks without any pain at all, just minor irritation and then suddenly you wake up hurting. Everything breaks at once. My heart hurts because my friend is suffering loss. My head hurts, just on the right side, … Continue reading →

Posted in books, media, people, writing | 5 Comments

Beige Lady Spotted At the Back of the Bus

Posted on 12/11/2007 by cheesefairy

This morning’s spam commentary urging me to consider the benefits of no-name purses that mimic those with names reminded me of my bus ride yesterday. I was standing at the back – I know, I was careful to avoid the … Continue reading →

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Guest bloggity!

Posted on 11/7/2007 by cheesefairy

(Live from the ToPo, it’s Saint Aardvark taking dictation! ToPo is busy eating while watching ANTM. I feel like an Apple fanboy at a Jobs speech.) ToPo: I hate quitters. That means I hate you. And Tyra. (Hers is a … Continue reading →

Posted in bloggity!, chips, Goddessa Smites You, home, idiots, language, media, more about me!, people, television, wait | 4 Comments