We all know someone who tells it like it is, no sugarcoating, no bells and whistles, no “I don’t mean to offend,” just comes right out with it. For better or for worse. And sometimes we appreciate the open nature, but other times we wish they would just keep it to themselves. What is it … Continue reading Water Cooler Musings: On Being Frank
Every morning I leave the house when the sun is just making its way up the Eastern sky, and sometimes even before that. The air is a brittle one that early, heady companion to the cool dew that has settled on the grass in the front and side yard. I jangle my key chain as … Continue reading In Morning
Remember the last time someone turned to you and said, “I totally love your name,” and how awkward it was to choose a reply? I mean, you could have just said “Thanks,” and been on your way, but it’s hard to take credit for something you had no say in. You know, unless you changed … Continue reading The Names We Bear
No, I don’t have one for each finger on my left hand (thumb excluded — is it really a finger anyway?), but this story is about 4 rings and what they meant/mean to me. In order to give the story its full due, I must start at the very beginning. You see, my parents met … Continue reading The Tale of 4 Rings
Thinking back on it, I started this blog with very few expectations. In fact, the primary reason was just so that I could force myself to write every day. I feel so much better mentally and emotionally when I can write on a daily basis, and I have accomplished that goal so far. Since November … Continue reading The Elusive Post #400
There he was, leading what was unarguably the biggest race of his career when the unexpected happened. I remember watching it live as it unfolded in real time and just being stunned as Vanderlei de Lima realized a spectator was in the road, tried to escape him, but was instead dragged into the crowd. I … Continue reading The de Lima Syndrome
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