What does she do all day, just play on her laptop? I work like a dog and still have to putz around at home. "Hey, I cycled the laundry and fed the cats!" Why does he do that? Do I announced every chore I finish? Maybe I should show him my list. I don't get … Continue reading Honey-do list
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TMI with a spoonful of sugar
You may remember me mentioning that I'm turning 50 this year. With great age, comes great responsibility. While I'm not quite old enough for AARP, at this advanced phase of my life I am expected to submit participate in a list of various and sundry screenings and tests that in medieval times would be considered … Continue reading TMI with a spoonful of sugar
I’d do it again
It was raining. Not a drenching downpour, more of an annoying, unrelenting shower. The parking lot was full, but I was lucky enough to find an empty spot in front of the Radio Shack, next door to the Food Mart. I sat in my car for a while, rummaging through my coupons and hoping for … Continue reading I’d do it again
I solemnly swear
There were promises made, solemn vows taken on holy ground before God and man. Pledges to honor in good times and bad, through sickness and health, through prosperity and misfortune. No one stood up, no one said these two should not be bound together for life. It was meant to be. Their union, blessed and … Continue reading I solemnly swear
Gay jokes still aren’t funny
If I could tell you who it was, I would. This weekend while I was driving toward my usual photo hike I was listening to the radio. The morning DJs were in the midst of a routine that I can only assume was meant to be humorous. After only a couple of jokes, I turned … Continue reading Gay jokes still aren’t funny
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It was 3 a.m. and Clair had been waiting in the processing room since midnight. A call home went directly to voice mail, all other attempts were thwarted when the booking sergeant confiscated her cell phone. She should’t even be there. Shoplifting was such a plebeian offense. It was more a harmless prank than an … Continue reading Entitled