Category: General Musings
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The Worst Ninjas
I wake up late on Wednesday, but still make it to a meeting on time. I feel pretty good about myself for getting out of the house so quickly. Then, leaving that meeting, I get into a car accident. (Yes, Mom, I’m fine.) My car takes a pretty bad hit. But it’s just a car.…
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Things I’ve Learned Lately
You may have noticed I’ve been a bit silent lately. You may not. You may have noticed and have been grateful. If you were grateful, unsubscribe right now. You don’t need that kind of nonsense in your life. Still here? Great. Moving on. I’ve been pin-ball-bouncing between being unreasonably busy at work and unreasonably depressed…
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Just the Good Stuff
It’s a beautiful day in our neighborhood. The sun is shining, the tank is clean, and the coffee is hot. It’s a great day to make a list of the good stuff in life. I thought that I’d share some my of current “bright spots” with you – my recommendations for improving your quality of…
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Missing the Bus
I notice the flashing of yellow over yellow, the lights of the school bus sending me a warning. My brain knows there’s a proper response, but searches foggily for what that response may be. My reflexes move my foot from the gas to the brake, procedural memory telling me what my thoughts haven’t come up…
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Food Problems
Two weeks ago I realized that I wasn’t eating enough. This is definitely a first for me. I love food. All food. Especially bacon, Graeter’s ice cream, Boston Creme doughnuts, pickles, and Cool Ranch Doritos, none of which are exactly at the top of the list of “Miracle Belly-Fat Trimming Foods of 2016!” Consequently, I’ve never had…
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Eye Roll Therapy
“Do you think self-discovery is lame and cheesy?” My counselor is all sincerity and seriousness, leaning her tiny frame back on the edge of her giant desk. I resist the urge to laugh at the question, an urge I have to resist often in this office. “No,” I say, looking at my thinking spot, the…