Tag: family
it’s only folk music, but we like it
Big Edie, Lyle Lovett, Bruce Springsteen and the battle between Valium and Ativan
a hand full of oregano
what’s the sound of two edies talking? Scene: Big Edie’s 91-year-old beau’s birthday dinner. With…
Walking with Big Edie
what’s the sound of two edies talking? Scene: The park near her house, getting some…
on suggesting a gerontologist
what’s the sound of two edies talking? Me: Ma, I just think it’s time to…
big edie & the camera
To this day, you point a camera in her direction and my mother’s shoulders go…
in the beginning, there was my little mommy
My mother was born on Friday the 13th, except it was a Thursday. Don’t bother…
spooning mr. pants
Midnight. Spooning with Mr. Crazy Pants. My back to the window where a gentle early…
sex and violins, or “I’m not dropping my drawers for Babs”
In case you were wondering, I can be seduced by good music. When the music…
orphan-age
No matter how old you are when you lose that second parent, you’re an orphan. It’s not the same as when you’re 5 or even 15, but when you’re 50ish it’s lonely.
words & music : telling stories
I’m jealous of people who can make music. Anyone who can sling an instrument over…
my little mommy
I’m tired, so this will be short. Big Edie called Thursday complaining of fevers, congestion,…
if it’s not one thing, it’s your mother
Mother’s Day. Growing up we never made a big deal about those made-up Hallmark holidays….