by Erin MacNair | Jul 28, 2015 | Truly Embarrassing Tales, Welcome
Everyone has a moment of reckoning. For me, it was a recent travel photo. “Holy shit,” I thought. “When did I get fat? What is that thing on the front of me?” And not fat- fat, like, you can’t stop staring in Wallmart even though you know you shouldn’t kinda fat....
by Erin MacNair | Jul 8, 2015 | Random Bits, Welcome
When my husband suggested we take a road trip to the Canadian Rockies, I was hesitant. I have a particular fear, even though it is somewhat ridiculous. I know people who are insanely afraid of sharks, or spiders, or bats even. Mine? Grizzly bears. This is weird for...
by Erin MacNair | Jun 16, 2015 | Truly Embarrassing Tales, Welcome
I’d love to blame the fact that you haven’t heard from me on technical difficulties, but the truth is I always have technical difficulties. If my husband weren’t around to fix the computer I’d have to regularly throw them in the garbage. Remember the scene from...
by Erin MacNair | May 19, 2015 | Truly Embarrassing Tales, Welcome
“She so reminds me of my first girlfriend,” my friend said. “Really? In what grade?” I said, wondering how someone now could represent a memory so far gone. “Sixth,” he said. ‘You never really forget the first person you date, do you?” ‘No, “ I replied. “I guess you...
by Erin MacNair | Apr 23, 2015 | Random Bits, Welcome
I’ve been missing the dudes recently. Not just any dudes, but my old guy friends. In high school, in college, my whole life from day one, I’ve always loved guys. After you get married, that does change a bit. “Hanging out ” is still acceptable, to a point. So you hang...
by Erin MacNair | Apr 1, 2015 | Truly Embarrassing Tales, Welcome
Our guide’s hair was a bit wild, her eyes an unnerving pale blue. I think this is required if you are going to channel someone’s energy: it makes your hair stand on end. I drew the last card from the pile, laid it face up. My friend, also having her cards read, sucked...
