MariNaomi

Around the World

During our last visit to see my folks, my father responded to a scene from my romantic memoir.

10 years ago

Dating a hippie

I quit my morally-questionable job and started dating a hippie.

10 years ago

Skyping with Dad

"I was at my group meeting and I bragged to the other members about my daughter, the PUBLISHED AUTHOR."

10 years ago

Shawn the barista

He was a barista at the local coffee house. I had a crush on his roommate.

11 years ago

It

It was a week after the fact when she first noticed it growing.

11 years ago

Three Cats

A ploy to feign innocence.

11 years ago

Baring it all

I let my new mother-in-law read my memoir. Luckily, she enjoyed it.

11 years ago

Euphe­misms = Love

Wow. That's a much nicer word than what I had in mind.

11 years ago

Recipe for Disaster

I attended a nabe party. There was beer involved.

11 years ago

The Write Stuff

Lucky for me, my passion was stronger than my pain.

11 years ago

Safari West

One of the giraffes licked me with its gooey, purple prehensile tongue.

11 years ago

Iroha Restaurant

Dining at Iroha is one of my earliest memories from after my family moved to California.

11 years ago

Avatar’s

I've been coming to Avatar's since they opened in 1989.

11 years ago

Xmas Eve

If you don't go to sleep, Santa won't come.

11 years ago

Jury Duty

Why did I just tell her all that?

11 years ago

Flu season

When I left Walgreens, I felt invincible.

11 years ago

Election Day

Voting compassionately isn't always easy.

11 years ago

Whole Foods Flattery

"Can I see your ID?"

12 years ago

Fort Funston

When I see hand gliders at Fort Funston, I'm reminded of a guy I used to know.

12 years ago

Double Rainbow

I love it when we come together over beautiful things.

12 years ago

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