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One of my English learning students from France opened up our conversation with the question “Have you ever ate a snake?” Now I've been around for 56 years, but it didn't take too long to check through the memory files and get back to him on that one. “Uh, can't say that I … [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...]
I can't help but notice that too many articles of the previous years summer clothing have me doing the ol' "suck 'n zip." Now this is perfectly understandable given that just 2 months ago, one of these pairs of shorts would not have made it past my pregnant ankles. That being … [Read more...]
I won’t waste your time with untruths of how I love the beach and the outdoors. I hate the beach and the gritty sand that inevitably ends up in secret places. Thanks to my exercise-induced asthma, I’m not going to suggest a hike or a nature walk. I do have tattoos and I’ll … [Read more...]
We were sixteen and could finally get our working papers. My best friend and I had made it to that magical age, and we were thrilled. This meant that we could have the extra money for clothes and yes, records, that were then every teen-agers dream. You must remember these were … [Read more...]