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This story was inspired by the home repair adventures of two friends – average folks – who shall remain anonymous.* For ease in reading, I offer a glossary of official repair acronyms: RATS = Race Across Town to the Store INEPT = Icky New Evidence of Pure Trouble AARGH = Assail … [Read more...]
I am so embarrassed! My sweetie and I just got busted for parking. Yeah, that’s right, nearly 50 and graying, lit up by a deputy’s spotlight on the prowl for overly enthusiastic teenagers. That was the exciting part. What shamed us was what he caught us doing -- absolutely … [Read more...]
“Namaste,” intones the calm, spandex-clad woman on the television screen. “I’m Sheila Carrington. Welcome… to Beginner’s Yoga.” “Namaste, Sheila,” I reply. Giggles erupt from behind the couch, and I whip my head around to shriek, “Kids, get your butts upstairs!” “Come on, … [Read more...]
I knew a guy who said cars reflect our identity. He arrived to work full of swagger and bravado, driving a massive, powerful Dodge Magnum pickup truck. Bit by bit I saw him emasculated by people who were more adept at getting things done, and his confidence faded like Sarah Palin … [Read more...]
Scientists say that the reason we fidget when we’re nervous is because the stress triggers an innate physiological response, leading us to unconsciously believe that we’ve sat on a plate of eggs Benedict. Interestingly, actually sitting on such a plate is surprisingly relaxing, … [Read more...]