Archive for June, 2010

Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery

by Beth Shepherd - Pampers and Pakhlava
( June 30th, 2010 )

Big Papa has a picture of me sitting on his desk that was taken during my college days, back in the late-1970s. In it, I’m barefoot and wearing an Indian-printed skirt, long dark hair flowing over my shoulders.

I was a hippie chick, no doubt about it. A vegetarian who didn’t …

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But a Bing

by Beth Shepherd - Pampers and Pakhlava
( June 23rd, 2010 )

It’s unbelievable! It’s a miracle! It’s a TV dinner! It’s Wonkavision. It could change the world!
~Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory

Cherries of every size and hue hung like the queen’s jewels along the branches. Ruby-red Kionas, marigold yellow Rainiers with blushing hints of rose and deep …

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Dare to dance the tide

by Beth Shepherd - Pampers and Pakhlava
( June 18th, 2010 )

“Look what I’ve got” said the pint-sized voice, small arm outstretched, humongous mussel in hand. “Wow.” I said enthusiastically. “That’s really something!”

Miles of musselsAnd it was. Iridescent blue and purple reflected the sunlight. Bits of seaweed, probably from …

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