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The Law of Gravity ought to be repealed.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...]
My parents are old. Well, my dad is anyway. He is a senior, which is age 55 and older. He is four years into his senior-ity at the ripe old age of 59. My mother, spring chicken that she is, is a tissue-tucked-into-the-arm-sleeve away at age 54. She too, though, will soon be a … [Read more...]
Pick your poison, Sam's, BJ's, or Costco, they are all the same. They sucker you in with milk at $2.99/gallon and the next thing you know you’ve bought so much stuff that you have to strap your kid to the roof just to fit everything in the car. For my family, it has been a slow … [Read more...]
During a long distance hike the body begins to crave certain things. The obvious longings are hot showers, soft beds and fast food. However one of the more understated desires is the need for human contact. Hikers with significant others can resolve these wants with a phone call … [Read more...]