Chocolate Is the Answer

I’ve got David Sedaris’s newest book, Calypso, nearby for courage. If you are not familiar with him, he writes some … More

It’s a Hamster Week

Last week was a bit tumultuous as my mom landed in the hospital after a fall. She’s moved to rehab … More

Once upon a time, I wanted to be a literary writer. As a kid and teenager, I wrote my share … More

Macaroni and Cheese Hell

I was reviewing all my blog ideas, looking for something fun to write, but all that’s really on my mind … More

Magic Bus Ride

I was waiting for the bus not long ago, and I had a series of nearly blog-worthy moments come to … More

Top 5 Posts from 2019

Well, looks like we made through this year. Whew. Thank you to everyone who follows and reads my blogs. I … More

Merry Memories

We’ve gotten to that point in my family where my parents are no longer able to do the Christmas thing. … More

Random Photos — Again

Aren’t you all lucky? Sometimes words are too much, so you get to see the inside my structurally dubious brain … More

Be Thankful for Red M&Ms

‘Tis the most wonderful time of the year, and according to the songs we’re already sick of hearing that are … More

Rumination DJ

My friend Jeff Driskell, a social work professor at Salem State University, recently gave a great TEDx talk called My Unique … More