I listened in awe as the police officer described the incident. “I thought he didn’t have a gun, I was running after him with my tazer, and all of a sudden he just bends over and pulls out a pistol and fires at me from about 4 feet. I thought, ‘Lord, no!’ and then realized …
Picking up Christmas wrapping on my hands and knees, marveling at the lack of effort from anyone else in my family, I seethed with anger and resentment. Masters degree, fabulous part-time career (that could have been full time if I had wanted it) three great kids, house in the suburbs, and I felt like all my …
I pulled out my mother’s zucchini bread recipe and began the familiar task of setting up the counter with all the ingredients. After assembling the necessities, I shredded the zucchini, a garden vegetable in abundance this time of year, and discovered that as is commonly the case, I had more than I needed. I decided …
The words of Bon Jovi rang out as the kids played Guitar Hero:“Woaho living on a prayer, take my hand, we’ll make it I swear – woaho living on a prayer.” I looked at my friend of 18 years, Cynthia, and she smiled. Having just a few weeks left of life while suffering the pain …
A young man with whom I am well acquainted and I had a rather disturbing discussion. Without being too specific, let’s just say that an incident occured in which a lack of common sense resulted in a small catastrophe. I realize that individuals under the age of 25 are lacking in the frontal lobe (common …