Entries from September 2008

September 18, 2008

They don’t make men like Errol Flynn anymore.

Such has been the plight of many ladies over the decades, no doubt. But it is not really Errol Flynn that we miss, because after all, we have enough womanizing alcoholics in the world. It is Robin Hood we remember, or the guy who saved Dodge, or the buccaneer with the trusting smirk. [...]

September 3, 2008

Autumn Upon Us

It’s official. Fall is here. “But Emily!” you protest, “Surely summer lingers still. It is 80something degrees outside!” Ahh, I say, but the Pumpkin Spice Latte has arrived at Starbucks. Therefore, it is Fall. Q.E.D.

Yes. Pumpkin Spice Lattes at Starbucks, and Halloween lawn decorations at Sam’s club. [...]