There, I Said It!
Bunnies to the Left, Bunnies to the Right
Is it my imagination or are there bunnies everywhere this Easter? Dust bunnies, that is. Floating past me in the kitchen. Dancing along the hallway. Waving from the corner of the dining room. How can this be? And more importantly, why haven't I noticed these animated...
Where’s The Toilet Paper?
By now, we're all familiar with the empty supermarket shelves where the paper products used to be. It's truly unnerving. My last trip to the store felt like the start of that old television show Supermarket Sweep. You remember. Contestants racing through the aisles...
If You Can…Try to Laugh
Alright. It's true. There isn't anything funny about the Coronavirus. The news is scary. But at this moment, the only way to keep our spirits up is with a healthy dose of humor. Otherwise, you can get lost in a frenzy of worry. I know. I've found myself racing through...
Yes…I’m Afraid of Eggshells
Everyone has their phobias. Some people are afraid of spiders. In Arizona, we have Tarantulas. Big, black, and furry. You can see them from a distance, which is where I stand when I see one. And yes, I've seen a Tarantula. In Jerome, one of Arizona's historic towns, I...
If Food Is Medicine…
If food is medicine, why am I eating peanut butter when I’m sick? Yes, it sticks to the roof of your mouth. But does it have any medicinal qualities?
What Do Your Art Choices Say About You?
The other day, I was sitting at my desk contemplating the wall scenery. That's what you do when you're stumped, hoping some brilliant plot point emerges so that you can finish up the new novel you've been working on for months. As I looked about, it occurred to me...
The Dentist Is Stalking Me
My dentist has a huge crush on me. That must be the reason why he keeps leaving me all of these messages. A week before my appointment, the texts start arriving. I confirm, but like any eager suitor, he telephones me at home. Another reminder arrives by email. Don't...
Is It Time to Stop Saying, “I’m Just Saying”?
We've had a lot of discussion in our house lately about the phrase I'm just saying. To be honest, I've come to use it quite a bit when something I've uttered hasn't landed well. Believe it or not, that happens now and then. Sometimes more often than I care to admit....
It’s All A Matter of Perspective
The other morning, I was following the posted signs to drop Jeff off at the airport for an early flight. "No, no," he said pointing toward the up ramp. "You want departures. Not arrivals." With a quick turn of the wheel, I followed the departure signs, startled by my...