After decades of gleaning my own identity from the contentment of my family members, life was suddenly all about me.
Memories
The summer I tried smoking
I wasn’t a smoker, but I’d seen other drivers looking so relaxed in their cars, one hand dangling casually out the window, a cigarette clamped between two fingers.
Near death of a teenage saleswoman
School’s out, so teenagers everywhere are prowling the streets and message boards, looking for summer jobs.
Bailing with my bucket list
When your spouse doesn’t agree with your bucket list, you may need to use it to bail yourself out.