I hear the soft jangle of a charm bracelet (wind chimes?) as I drive my car. The woman who sits next to me (there are two, one in the backseat) doesn't seem to notice. I cock my head, squint my eyes. What is it?
Then I realize the sound is the ethereal peal of a hearing aid. It rings, its notes trilling up and down like alien communication.
*****
I'm making another meal. Another god forsaken dinner. This is what I sound like in my head: "Okay, I have to zest a fucking lemon. Fuck, the grater is dirty in the sink. I'll just give it a quick rinse. Wait, was raw chicken in here last night? Now I have to wash it. Boil the water. Get the corn going. Shit, I still need to shuck it. It looks old, it looks rotten. DAMN it. Still need to zest the fucking lemon..."
The food. It is so tiresome.
At least I have the music of the hearing aid to distract me.
*****
Sneaking my wine, sneaking my internet. Bad hostess. Bad.
*****
I drop off the two women at Pier 55 for their boat ride. I watch as they shuffle up to the booth to buy their tickets. They are so darling. So willing.
The car is so quiet.
: )
Posted by: m | July 17, 2010 at 04:39 AM
i love you. that is all.
Posted by: slouchy | July 17, 2010 at 05:38 AM
That's what I feel like when we have visitors.
Did I mention that my in-laws were here for an entire month?
Posted by: kcinnova | July 17, 2010 at 06:11 AM
Your totally cool and your post is good. Great idea. :)
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Posted by: schmutzie | July 20, 2010 at 12:02 PM
Microwave corn in the husk for 4 minutes per ear, then wrap in a towel to steam while the rest of the meal cooks. Awesome and easy (we grill it in the husk all the time, too). Just use a towel to hold it while you shuck. The silks come off more easily after cooking.
Posted by: Sassy Molassy | July 21, 2010 at 02:14 PM