New Edition Cover Band
Last night's New Edition cover band concert got started a little late. Bobby, as with the Bobby from the real…
the bet
Jason bet Clarice she couldn't make it to the tippy-top of a slinky rope. Within seconds he realized what a…
dandelions versus lawns
A few weeks ago, I shared that my puppy Franco and I take long walks every Saturday and Sunday morning.…
I value good government.
I value good government and good government services provided on the local, state, and federal level. There are many times…
my gardening story
My gardening story is full of happiness, learning, and gratitude—but it begins with a terrible childhood experience. The summer before…
To err is human. To beat oneself up is Michael.
Low self-esteem paired with anxiety is a miserable combination. Because of those anxiety-shaped thought patterns, I frequently call myself stupid—out…
I detest the phrase “culture of poverty.”
This morning one of my Facebook friends asked what people thought about the phrase "culture of poverty." The responses have…
Yesterday, I almost fell into a black hole.
In astronomy, a black hole is a place where gravity becomes so overwhelming that nothing escapes—not matter, not light. Space…
Gardens provide ample opportunity for sharing.
Last week, I knocked on one of my neighbors' windows. They opened it, and I asked, "Want some salad tonight?…
My mental health meds have stopped working.
The mental health medication cocktail I've relied on for the past several years to keep me “normal” has stopped working.…