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My flaw, my only flaw, is the flaw of not being perfect. While I’m unsure how this flaw affects the lives of others, it has surely been a thorn to my proverbial side (and my other one). As a child I would gaze into the stars and dream of being a scientist, or if not that at least … [Read more...]
I rounded the corner of the aisle at Luscious Linens-n-Other-Stuff, expecting to encounter bedding. Instead, I encountered a dog--in a stroller! Talk about the phrase “creature comfort.” Lest you think I faced a little kid pushing a toy stroller containing a faux-fur Yorkie, be … [Read more...]
Last night I dreamed I woke up in Safe Mode. Yes, it was a nightmare where I was a computer running a Windows Operating System with a not too wise user holding down the office chair. For the past eleven years I have been doing tech support in one form or another, so I guess it … [Read more...]
I’ve been sensitive lately about gender stereotypes. Why is “soccer mom” the preferred term? Why is it assumed that moms should have that loathsome duty? Of course, I might never have thought about it if I hadn’t become a “derby dad” this year. Our six-year-old Cub Scout – let’s … [Read more...]
Why are we even discussing gay marriages? It's obvious that a gay marriage can’t be right. I've been an accomplice in friends' marriages and I was cast in a starring role in my own nuptials, and know this for sure: Surviving a wedding is not a gay time at all. You can strive for … [Read more...]