Tag: life

  • When They Get You

    The argument has been made that we all feel like outcasts sometimes.  I am quite used to people not “getting” me.  I am the quiet guy surrounded by music lovers. …

  • No Thanks

    When I was a kid the family sat down at the dinner table.  Dad would either take on the responsibility himself, or he would ask one of us to pray. …

  • One Does Not Fit All

    Funny how one little thing can change you. Covid has driven me to find new sources of entertainment.  I have been relying rather heavily on podcasts.  That led me to…

  • Getting Us in the Bus

    I am unwavering in my support of buses.  I cling to my bus pass.  I feel that I should only be scheduled to work when the buses are running.  If…

  • Electing to Help

    Note: I had originally posted this to my story-site, Anecdotal Tales, in error back in November. Now realizing that, I am moving it over to Horribly Awry where it belongs.…

  • Age is Relative

    My family has an issue that comes up around this time every year.  We are asked to celebrate an annual event.  That all sounds wholesome enough, right?  “How could you…

  • Our Best Shot

    I have faith that I will be taken care of. There are plenty of things that we put our faith in.  Key right now should be science.  Study a bug,…

  • Drop Everything

    In these complicated times, one has to find ways to be entertained.  As always, the easiest way to do that is to engage in people watching. First off, a few…

  • A Ballot Ballad

    Your Turn The time is upon us to choose our selection As we all make our voice heard in this election. You now get to determine if each candidate Holds…

  • No Goose-Stepping Around It

    I found a new side of myself this week.  Fair warning:  it is not a part of me that I like.  If you have an interest in seeing me as…