The problem with giving advice is that you sort of have to know what you're talking about in order to make a difference in someone else's life. It's not a hard and fast rule, though. Many people fake it. They express a noticeable sense of self-confidence and put up strong airs about their superior knowledge. We call such people blowhards, … Continue reading I’d Never Steer You Wrong
Is That a Hernia in Your Abdomen, or Are You Just Happy to See Me?
If you're like me, you get rattled when latex gloves are pulled out of the examination room drawer. It's when... and I apologize for this... the rubber meets the road during a doctor's office exam. That's the point at which the appointment figuratively speaking goes from getting to know one another over lattes at Peet's, to warily searching for the … Continue reading Is That a Hernia in Your Abdomen, or Are You Just Happy to See Me?
Shattering Me Some Lang Syne
Whew. Stick a fork in it and let's roll out of here already. Never mind popping corks to celebrate the new year; let's just swig directly from the bottles, toss 'em in the garbage, and then forget the old one. Whoever shatters the most glass can apparate directly to 2020. Forget that He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named¹ fellow for a minute, I'm … Continue reading Shattering Me Some Lang Syne
I’ll Need to See Your Voting History For The Box of Cereal, Please
We're all in strange times at the moment. They in turn lead to strange thoughts and actions. My mother always said to never wear ratty underwear because someone might notice if I got into an accident. I remember pondering that a bit. I envisioned myself lying in the middle of a street, my bike mangled beyond recognition by an impact with a large truck, and … Continue reading I’ll Need to See Your Voting History For The Box of Cereal, Please
Funny Bar Names, Random Dogs, and Holiday Scenery: A Visit to St. Petersburg
A visit to St. Petersburg was on our calendar last weekend. We were guests at a holiday party that my boss hosted for all of her far-flung staff around the state of Florida. Get a bunch of librarians together, ply them with cocktails, and then watch spouses wince as painfully bad jokes are told for the hundredth time (example: … Continue reading Funny Bar Names, Random Dogs, and Holiday Scenery: A Visit to St. Petersburg
Dumpster Diving
For a week I noticed the bike sitting behind the dumpster. It had been rejected at least twice by the garbage men, and no doubt the groundskeepers all passed on it too. It just sat there unclaimed, as if it were stranded on the Island of Misfit Toys. It was also a pawn in some kind of … Continue reading Dumpster Diving
Gratitude 2016 From A-Z
Once again I shamelessly steal a friend's annual Thanksgiving message on her Facebook page. Under my government, upon giving two attributions I may hereafter call this idea my own. If Trump feels he can change libel laws, I can make up my own rules too. Welcome back to the eighties-- greed is good! Below is my list of those things … Continue reading Gratitude 2016 From A-Z
A Part-Time Affair
As I signal my way into the left lane of U.S. 1, I immediately realize my mistake. Not five seconds after doing so, a pick-up truck also changes lanes and is now intimate and somewhat disrespectful of my car's personal space. Tailgating is one thing, but this is more like bumper cars at the fair. When you can … Continue reading A Part-Time Affair
The Impending Closure
One blogger's conundrum. I could write about the coming open season for health insurance. However, I've already decided that last year's post on the same topic is sufficient, and there's really no need to do constant follow-ups. You can only test your readership's patience so much with the same topic. Though, come to think of it, this never seems to … Continue reading The Impending Closure
Did You Hear??
In spite of all of my better instincts, I have developed a quasi-addiction to a gossip site called Crazy Days and Nights. Its main feature is something called a "blind," which offers rumors and scandals about celebrities. Regular followers of the site chip in with comments under each blind that help to guess the identity of the person under scrutiny, be … Continue reading Did You Hear??
Snakes in the Grass 
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