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When they were putting together the English alphabet, the letter X got the short end of his two sticks. Rumor has it he showed up late – along with Y and Z – and the threesome almost didn’t make the alphacut. But that would have left us with 23 letters and important words and … [Read more...]
I'm not a nervous talker, just a talker. As it happens, I’m also a talker who has a friend who once felt the need to call attention to her talking problem. This was about eight years ago, after I’d quit my office job to be a full time consultant and have more flexibility for the … [Read more...]
The mocha of the evening settled over the city like a frothy non-fat foamy whip. The jittery Jacks and Jills, fresh from the daily grind, were searching for that next jolt. And me, the city beat reporter for the Java Express-o. Joe, my constant companion preferred the more … [Read more...]
Dear University Refund Department, I am writing to request a full refund for my college education. I have decided that I no longer wish to pay on outstanding loans for something I am not satisfied with. If someone can return an old tire to Nordstrom’s, then I should be able to … [Read more...]
Growing up in New Orleans, Louisiana, I was taught that I could count on Saint Anthony to help me find anything that had been lost – a way of wheeling and dealing with Saints. It only made sense that when my ancient, obese cat, Miss Eula, was suddenly missing, I would dig a hole … [Read more...]