A Fate Worse Than Laundry

A Fate Worse Than Laundry

I had an engaging conversation the other day about how having a mammalian pet is like having an extra kid. Maybe the same is true for reptiles or amphibians, I don’t know. Then later that day, I was relaxing on the couch when a distinct odor caught my...
The Lessons You’ve Taught Me

The Lessons You’ve Taught Me

We’ve all lived long enough to pick up helpful tidbits. Often these are lessons that would have kept our younger selves from making not-so-great choices. Or maybe they’re experiences granted by age that can help someone else get to where you are faster....
What Is Your Net Worth?

What Is Your Net Worth?

Ever read one of those “See what they look like now!” celebrity web articles? Especially if the title implies they don’t look quite so good as they used to? Well I have, so this is a safe space to admit it! 🙂 Occasionally, the context can be healthy...
The Death of Democracy

The Death of Democracy

Well, it’s begun: another presidential election season. But the ridiculous embarrassments already associated with both front-runner candidates have caused I – and many others – to become jaded regarding what’s really going on in our government....
Quoteworthy

Quoteworthy

Did you really just say that?!? Our youngest has always been a fountain of words that no known force in the universe can suppress. I myself once earned the nickname “Constant Comment” for my occasionally chatty demeanor, but all parties now agree that he...