From silk scarves (thumbs up) to vests (depends) to prairie dresses (thumbs down), “vintage” fashion is hot.
And it’s not just venerable style; it’s original items raided...
My legs churned like pinwheels in a stiff breeze.
My hands became a set of vises, clenching the tiller’s twin handles. My eyes shot forward, desperate to find a brake. This was not going to...
Four blue LED digits, separated by a colon, announce the time on the office clock.
10:00. The sun hasn’t yet passed the imaginary line dividing the globe into lines of longitude. You fairly...
I don’t know what object the bumper of this car encountered to require it being lashed into place.
The other end of the vehicle’s backside was in even worse condition. Dented...
I’m not sure if it was grit or stupidity my son was learning from my endeavor.
As he resides in a different state and isn’t handy to ask, I’ll go ahead and choose the first...
Words matter.
To quote the infamous Mark Twain, “The difference between the almost right word and the right word is really a large matter. ‘Tis the difference between the lightning bug...
It's an honor to share my heart daughter's words with you today.
Whatever pain you may be experiencing, in her vulnerability you will find courage to take one more step, try one more time,...
In 2019 more people in the USA committed suicide than live in the capital city of my state.
Would it surprise you to learn the highest number of these tragedies were men aged 55-64? Second...
Bananas shouldn’t be sold in bunches.
Only one at a time…just like apples, pears, and coconuts. In groups their power increases exponentially. And, sometimes like people, not always...
Wow! I like your hair! It looks really good -- now.”
“Uh, thanks?”
Sometimes compliments just come out wrong.
We aim to affirm and cause confusion. Our cheers are...
I like accessories.
Bracelets, scarves, jackets, necklaces, and boots. Oh, and most definitely earrings. Whether hoops, drops, or studs, these pieces are wearable whether cutting a length of...
Charisma is not character. Loud is not leadership.
In Part 1 we examined cultural beliefs about, and bias against, introversion. These mindsets direct in many schools, resulting in numerous...