The Zaftig Chronicles

I want a dog. I want a chihuahua. Aren't they so cute? I've been on the hunt (admittedly half-heartedly) for a toy dog, and after looking at pictures online, I've decided the adorable chihuahua is the dog for me. All the others were mostly hairy terriers, ugly pinschers, and funny-looking malteses. I was looking at some adoption pages, and I ran across a few ads about  dogs on prozac ! Depressed dogs? Now I've heard it all. Also, there were dogs with diabetes, high blood pressure, etc. I'm truly shocked. But I guess to someone who has grown up with dogs and animals, this wouldn't be such a surprise. But I come from a family that has intense fear of anything not human, so having a pet was out of the question.  I think being friends with Jan and Viv, who both have five dogs between them, has helped me with my animal fear. Viv's beagle is just so adorable, but a little too big for me (and beagles aren't considered big dogs). I don't like big dogs -- whi...

14. A Hot Shower: After lugging home groceries, new shoes (Weitzmans) and dry cleaning, a hot shower will be paradise. The more suds, the better it will be. 13. A Foot Massage: From His hands. 12. World Peace: Or for my yogurt to never go bad. 11. My Old Cassettes: I've outgrown Crowded House, but hearing "Don't Dream It's Over" would thrust me back in my teen bedroom, dreaming it's not over. It felt good to dream back then. 10. A Walk on the Beach: Where mosquitoes will run from my repellent, and the humidity will make my hair its bitch. 9. Dark, Ripe Cherries: I'd like to pop a huge bowl in the freezer for ten minutes and then go nuts. 8. Conversations with Jan: Because he never lets me talk. 7. Fall: The smoky air, fallen leaves, and apples. 6. Michael's Scent: A combination of male, Head & Shoulders, and applesauce. 5. Meatloaf Sandwiches: With gravy and buttery mashed potatoes smeared on the bun. 4. His View of the City: Lights, cri...