Confessions are like tattoos in that 1) You convince yourself that the immediate pain of going through the process means it won't bother you later on; 2) They are permanent.
Gina BarrecaHaving a lean and hungry look was frowned upon in my Italian neighborhood where a girl was considered too skinny if she could make her knees touch.
Gina BarrecaBirthdays are a reward for having shown up 365 days in a row. It's like getting a badge for attendance.
Gina Barreca