"My first period," he said to himself and almost snickered."The downside of being a woman."Roger had no idea what town he was in as he drove fromstree...t to street in search of a drug store. He knew he hadto get a tampon or a sanitary napkin of some kind and thatdrug stores carried that stuff. He had often passed theshelves containing such items when he visited the local CVSin Boston. Finding the main part of the town, he spotted asmall pharmacy and parked the car. Reaching into hisovernight bag,. Now though, now I’m not so sure. Ever since I met you things have been different. When I close my eyes I don’t see the usual chiseled features I’m used to, I see your face, high cheek bones, small nose and pointed chin. Your large eyes, taking up so much of your face, the mascara surrounding them. Your dark hair, cut short around your head, slightly longer towards your mouth. I’d say I’m jealous, but I’m not, not really. I want to stare at that face, memorize it, have it stare back at me. Is. I had a thin sort of face, and a pointed chin,like Sis. The only hair on my face was in the form of two eyebrows thatlooked like caterpillars.I sighed. On Sis these features looked fine (she plucks her brows) buton me they just looked dumb.I did find a couple of my favorite posters and put them up.One showed Michael Phelps winning the butterfly. His head was splashingup out of the water like an orca, arms at an impossible angle over hisshoulderblades. Amazing.He looked better on my old navy. You are quick to criticize yourself for contributing to a conversation so quickly. I see that impulse as passion that is genuine and always wrapped up in love and a quick laugh. You make fun of yourself for your frequent hot flashes. While seated you often repeat the taking off and putting back on of your jacket or sweater several times during the hour that we are all together. You seem nervous as if your husband will be quick to criticize you while the rest of us see you as a wonderful.