…Of Course, this Could All Go Horribly Awry

Month: February 2023

  • Going Down From Here

    Facing facts is rarely enjoyable. I was warned this would occur. Really, I thought it would take longer. Seems these sorts of changes are not my decision. That is how…

  • When Life Forces a Reset

    There are times when I cannot decide if I should say what is on my mind or not.  Then there are times when it is decided for me. The next…

  • When an 8 Is Really a 10.

    This. This is my kind of humor. The tucked-in face. The constant checking-the-perimeter. The little touches here and there. Then, when the tables are turned? The power-exchange? Aaaahh. Delightful. Here…

  • Showing Quirks

    Here is my idea of a good time. Wake up at 4 in the morning. Get myself together. Feed the cat. Catch the 4:18 bus. Arrive at work at 5:40…

  • Bumbling Through Dating Life

    I have spent the last hour swiping through Bumble. Time to take a little break. I have been single for a bit. My coworker talked about how it was nice…

  • Why Can’t We Be Friend(-ly Rival)s?

    I have heard a bit too much about war these days. Too much conflict. Too much death. I would argue that it does not have to be this way. Competition…

  • When the Mean Streets Intersect with the Humane Avenues

    In the sixth grade, I was nominated for a humanitarian award.  I was twelve at the time, so I could not have told you why, let alone what the dictionary’s…

  • Trying Out:  New Adventures, Old Markers

    I have been in this city for a fair number of decades, but I do not claim to have seen all the sights.  I had a few hours between work…

  • The Truth Could Cost You

    I have some moral tenets that I stick to.  I do my best not to lie.  I will talk around the truth.  I will hold information back.  But I think…

  • They Were Wrong: The Key to Success

    These are the keys that I have to work with. The keys that, in theory, would solve all the problems that need solving. Hoorah! This is my keychain that I…