A La Carte (2008)
“Though the last day or two of vacation was at least a nominal cease-fire, Mom still hasn’t given up the idea that she should organize my life as well as she organizes the spices in the cabinet at home. She’s been bugging me about finding an internship again, asking what plans Topher has for his life, and even asking me if I ever heard Simeon talk about what he wanted to do in life, as if she can subtly discover his whereabouts.In the car, I brace for another round of Vivianne Seifert’s Twenty Questions, but Mom surprises me this time by not asking me anything. She puts on the stereo and we listen to, ridiculously, a relaxation CD, bubbling brooks interspersed with wafting flutes. By the time we’re out of Yosemite Valley, it’s like water torture. I need a bathroom, and I’m fighting back giggles.“Mom. Are you tense? ’Cause all this water makes me have to pee.”Mom’s mouth twitches. “Sorry. I thought it would help.”I find myself smiling. “Thanks…. But I don’t need any ‘help.’ I’m fine.”Mo...m flicks a glance at me sideways.MoreLess
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