There’s Still Time for Summer Reading
If you have a teacher or academic in your life, be gentle right now. Because now is about the time they’re looking …
A grateful heart: My favorite month is finally here!
I can’t be the only one feeling a bit blind sided by the date. June 1? How did we get almost halfway …
From Serial Killers to Psychological Thrillers: 2019 First Quarter Reading Report
Looking for a good spring read? I’ve got a few or 26 to recommend. Best Books I’ve Read in 2019 So Far …
The World’s Biggest T-Rex, as WWII Airplanes
Mr. T, looking over from his computer: “Did you hear, they found the bones of a 20,000 pound T-Rex?” Me, looking over …
Cosmic lessons in patience: The bathroom remodel edition
“Two to three weeks,” he said. “Bathrooms are small and easy,” he said. “Okay, let’s do it,” we said. And the universe …
I read 79 books in 2018. Here are the best and worst.
Happy New Year! Like many, I’m thrilled to say goodbye to 2018. The last few months were especially rough around these parts …
‘You’re a complete loser’ and other terms of endearment
Mr. T, fist held aloft over an open palm: “Which one do you really want?” Me, hands mirroring his: “Both.” T: “Well, …
Taking stock of 2018
We spent part of New Year’s day with a dozen people piled in a busted pick-up truck, rumbling down a winding 4-wheel-drive-only …
Taking my grumperature
Me: “But it’s 100 degrees outsideeeee.” Mr. T: “Yeah, and you’ll go from air conditioned house to air conditioned car to air …
Contemplating suicide? Please don’t. You will be sorely missed.
In crisis? Please reach out… Call 1-800-273-TALK(8255) or visit http://www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org to chat with someone 24 hours a day. I’ve historically believed that so …