Thursday 13: Confessions, volume VII, the political edition
I admit it. Political discussions give me heartburn. I don’t write about politics directly very often because I prefer to keep the …
Talking about death and dying: Whether you’re 22 or 82, make your end-of-life care decisions now
I would prefer to be cremated and sprinkled. Preferably at Pebble Beach. The year? 2003. Senior year of college. I was visiting …
Political commentary on Facebook, a call for civility, a plea for self-editing
Yes. Yes. Yessss. A few weeks ago, I read a blog post from a woman who decided to quit Facebook. She reported …
Tick, tock. All these questions about my biological clock.
I probably could have jumped on the McKayla is not Impressed bandwagon, but I couldn’t pass up Wonder Woman. Photocredit. Bewildered, I …
Communicating with your college professor: 13 Dos and Don’ts
With the end of the semester last week, I completed my fifth year as a college instructor. Five years and hundreds of …
Contemplating suicide? Please think about your family and friends first. 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. Given my Libertarian tendencies, I’ve …
A pedestrian rant: Can we all be more careful drivers and walkers, please?
Well, it feels like this some days. Photo credit. “What’d you say?!” he yelled, jacking open the door of his busted up …
Travel tales: If you can’t say anything nice… Hush.
With hands on hips: “This is taking forever.” Eyebrows scrunched: “What are they dooooing back there?” Eyes rolling: “God, how long does it take to …
Travel Tales: Switching seats away from stinky and never looking back
Cloying, artificial, floral… I could smell her before she got on the plane. She lumbered into the middle seat without saying hello, …
The Daily Pixel #47- The antidote to extended, puke-ridden travel
After traversing the airport trying to get boarding documents, I gratefully bypassed the backed-up security line in favor of the frequent flier …