Your co-worker is an idiot. All day long, he’s blah-blah-blah, telling you how great he is, the coolest guy ever. If you’ve done something, he’s… Continue reading
It’s gone around and around. Your mind just can’t let go: how can you put an end to a ticklish problem? You’ve let it roll… Continue reading
A storm is coming. You feel it in the air, and you can smell it as thunder grumbles in the distance. It was in the… Continue reading
A great big handful. That’s how many pills you take each day. Two for symptom relief. One for pain now, one later. Some to stave… Continue reading
One foot in front of the other. That’s best for moving forward: one foot, then the next, baby steps or great big strides, slow and… Continue reading
It’s only a piece of metal. Star-shaped, circular, oval, or shield-like, it’s so small, it could fit in your hand or your pocket. It’s made… Continue reading
You always wanted to jump from an airplane. It’s something you dreamed about doing, just as you’ve always dreamed of walking the Appalachian Trail, seeing… Continue reading
You’ve got a packed schedule. Extra meetings, vacation planning, guests arriving, errands, it’s a lot to do but one thing’s for certain: you’ll find time… Continue reading
Catch me if you can. You might have said that once, giggling. You may have yelled it at a game one afternoon. You said it,… Continue reading
Here’s something important: your pants don’t fit anymore. The blame, you’re sure, lands squarely with the holidays: too many toddies, too much figgy pudding. Perhaps… Continue reading
You might need an extra blanket tonight. Or three, because the temperature doesn’t seem to match your comfort level. Brrrrrrrrr. Yes, it’s winter and yes,… Continue reading
The weather outside is frightful.That’s alright. You’d rather stay inside anyhow, especially in the evening. That’s prime relaxation-time, and winter is a great season for… Continue reading
Your father always told you to get a job.He never let you wile away a summer, lying abed until noon. No, he usually rousted you… Continue reading
Sometimes, your parents have to leave.Mostly, they just go to the grocery store or to work or to give somebody a ride. They’re gone for… Continue reading
Your parents had such high hopes for you.You were going to make it, and make something of yourself. You’d have a better life than they… Continue reading
Was your old high school history teacher wrong?You can’t imagine so; she taught you all about World Wars I and II, America’s past, and British… Continue reading
All the things you love will be on your table this holiday.Steaming mashed potatoes with a dollop of butter. Turkey or ham, fresh from the… Continue reading
It’s a great big world out there.So many things to see, so many places to visit. You can find pictures of those spots, but photos… Continue reading
You already have a name. Your parents gave it to you when you were born. It might’ve meant something special to them, it might’ve been… Continue reading
Everything seems a little eerier lately, doesn’t it?Maybe that’s because the days are shorter and nights throw shadows. The wind blows a little differently. Newly-bare… Continue reading
