Workin’ on my tan on a Chevy Cavalier, or…
Just as we decided this was the least stressful drive through Norfolk we’d ever taken, the car died at a traffic light. But this story is more about the kindness […]
Somehow I managed to run
When I run, I gently nudge my consciousness into my legs. I push it away from my face and my neck, where the pain creeps up and is usually worse […]
Excellent e-Books Wednesday: a new weekly tradition
I was trying to think of a good weekly feature, so I came up with Excellent e-Books Wednesday. Every Wednesday, I’ll share with my book loving readers some of my […]
Another day, another book
“We think we know one man very well, and something happens that shows we didn’t know him at all. That’s the sort of thing that happens in many close friendships. […]
Confidence is a must
Confidence is a must, no matter the situation, but there are some things I feel less confident about than others. For example, although I know I’m a good mechanic—certainly not […]
If only I didn’t have to eat
Over the past few months, my expenses have dropped considerably, but because of the huge amount of medical bills I had to put on my credit cards, I’m in serious […]
Was that me, or the drug?
For almost a year, I was on a drug that changed me. I won’t call it medicine. To me, medicine is something that helps treat a disorder or an illness. […]
Drop the doctor, bring on the fresh air
Something that has caused me a lot of discomfort recently is fluorescent lighting. I was frightened to go out, but I did it anyway; I don’t want my TN to […]
Don’t try this at home, kids: Part 3
When I was much younger, in junior high school perhaps, sleepovers at Steph’s house were always a lot of fun. But I often feared waking up in the morning, because […]
Florida’s boom and bust
Originally posted January 12, 2011. While adding articles to the archive this morning, I came across something interesting in the Palm Beach Post. The featured photo in that particular issue […]