I was reallymean this morning to my daughter, who left the house wearing shorts that are clearly too short and too small, and bright yellow socks. She said she was cold and i told her that if she felt warm enough to wear shorts she didn't need a coat. this child resists directives on appropriate dress- on matching, on clothing choice, etc. i fear that she will be a glamour don't when these things begin to count- say in middle school. of course, it will all be my fault when push comes to shove....

i am reading a memoir by marge piercy, a poet and novelist- called Sleeping with Cats. it is fascinating-not just about her life as a feminist jew now on her third husband who is 16 years younger, but also how her poetry and cats play into the narrative. my husband tolerates cats- but he could never fall asleep if one were even close to the bed. men who actually sleep with women who sleep with cats are a rare breed. i wonder if it is a genetic thing.....stephan seems just fine sleeping with our precious cat-sometimes.....