Monthly Archives: September 2015

Parlor Tricks

Posted on September 29, 2015 by Mellie Justad

In my lifetime, I’ve encountered many parlors—living room, beauty, and funeral, but until last year the “tattoo” variety of the species had eluded me.  When my friend, Elise informed me of her plans to get a tattoo to celebrate turning forty, I … Continue reading →

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Once Twice Three Times A “Fraidy”

Posted on September 29, 2015 by Mellie Justad

 “Ma’am, what brings you here tonight?” the E.R. doctor asked Mama who was stretched across the gurney giggling while I nervously paced, as if she’d expire at any moment. “Looks like you overdid it on the dance floor,” he chuckled. Yeah, while boogying … Continue reading →

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