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The Law of Gravity ought to be repealed. Yeah, I know it keeps things attached to solid ground so we’re not all flailing fruitlessly in space, but other than that, gravity serves no useful purpose at all. Other than a bag of Oreos, gravity is a woman’s worst enemy. Around middle … [Read more...]
Recently, I took part in the revered, time-honored, civic responsibility known as jury duty. It was everything I expected it to be—and more. The morning of the first day, I witnessed emotional breakdowns, people squirming under questioning, and outrageous lies. And that was just … [Read more...]
Shopping for new shoes should be a joyful, carefree event. My last experience almost evolved into a hostage taking and media frenzy! My reliable old friends, a ten-year old pair of Florsheim dress shoes, had expired. They had faithfully waltzed me through countless wedding … [Read more...]
It would be nice to be confused with a movie star. The only time I was the subject of mistaken identity was when I was turned in as an armed robber. It was back when I was a reporter working the crime and courts beat, and I was worn out after a long, long day. I filed my last … [Read more...]
I used to enjoy all those crime scene investigations shows. Then I got scared. "What," I quaked, "would they find if they ever went over my place with fine-toothed rubber gloves and those funky, blue flashlights?" It’s not that I have anything to hide. Well, actually, I do. And … [Read more...]