…Of Course, this Could All Go Horribly Awry

Category: relationships

  • The Many Steps to Healthier Living

    I do not mean for this to be a rant.  Let us say that there are those with real medical concerns.  And if they go through what I have gone…

  • Working at Playing

    I had two projects today, in addition to my normal duties. First, I assembled a giant standee. Well, “giant” lacks accuracy. We are not talking YouTube-worthy. “Large enough to block…

  • Fear of (Being In) The Dark

    When I was a kid, I was afraid of thunderstorms.  I do not know that I was actually afraid of the storm itself.  I certainly feared that the power would…

  • Crackers Get The Bird?

    My family is smart enough.  My brother’s first words, well, they were words.  Plural.  A string of noises.  Because why start off humbly?  My sister’s first word was, “Ma.”  (My…

  • 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…