AUBREEVISION - Observations from the far side of the dial

My mother has a habit of using the bathroom with the door open. I've walked in on her several times and her defense is "Well, it's usually just me and your father here!" I'm all for being comfortable in a relationship, but aren't some things sacred? Shouldn't there be a little mystery? I suggested that maybe there should be, but she countered that one day I, too, will pee in front of my husband. Eric, should this ever come to pass, please shoot me off the toilet.

My Frenchy's outing was a huge success -- found tonnes of goodies that more or less accommodate my diminutive height. One piece is a cute red gingham dress with ruffled cap sleeves that evokes Ellie Clampett. My biggest thrill of the day, however, was driving...sounds funny, but when you're used to slumming it as a pedestrian/public transit urchin, it's delicious to zip about town in a vehicle with a good stereo, bass cranked and singing your face off.

Thanks to all who voted me up the Mindsay ladder to a thrilling #2! I'm off to do the requisite holiday family visits but will leave you with this gem from my dear Ma:

"That All in the Family show would be so much better without that crotchety old Archie Bunker. Just Edith, Meathead and Gloria. Now that would be a nice show."