It was February sixth: eight days until Valentine's Day. I was dateless, as usual, deep in the vice grip of unrequited love. It was bad enough not having a boyfriend for New Year's Eve. Now I had to cope with Valentine datelessness, feeling consummate social pressure from every retailer in America who stuck hearts and cupids in their windows by January second to rub it in.
Joan BauerIf she's really psychic," Zack said when he saw Tanisha's photo at school, "why does she need a doorbell?
Joan BauerWill we have bodyguards?" "We're not quite set up for that. But with all these mothers, you don't need them.
Joan BauerSometimes just getting up in the morning and standing at the gate can bring the gate down.
Joan BauerMom has the Touch. She knows what flowers go with what occasions, what hors d'oeuvres work with what people. She believes passionately in the power of food to heal, restore, and stimulate relationships, and she has built a following of loyal customers who really hope she's right. If she's wrong, says Sonia, no one wants to know. (Thwonk)
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