I am generally not an overly fearful person, but there are a few things that I am constantly nervous about: 1. Getting buried alive. 2. Having my skirt stuck in my underwear when I leave a public restroom. 3. Thinking… Read More ›
Philosophy
Talent for Sale
I’m worried that we’re losing talent. Real talent. Before you swing me up and flog me with names of artists and writers, filmmakers and musicians, hear me out. We can definitely do things better than we could a hundred years… Read More ›
Forgetting Boston
Somewhere on that Friday, I forgot about Boston. Don’t get me wrong. I was plugged into virtually every part of the story that unfolded that day like an episode of Homeland. Or 24. I had the live police scanner feed… Read More ›
A Quick Monosyllabic Post
By the way, this is not that hard, but does take some time. Here goes: To write well, one needs to pay close watch on word choice.You can’t just rely on the press of a few keys that can bring… Read More ›
The Greeter
A few years ago, I wrote an article about our school greeter. He would stay in front of my kids’ school every morning, and…well…greet everyone. It was a wonderful way to start the day. They smiled and he shook their… Read More ›
It’s the space station! Again. And again.
Last week, the International Space Station passed over my house at 6:30 in the morning. It didn’t cause any loud sonic boom, or disrupt cable or cell phone service. It was just a tiny speck, looking unremarkably like all the… Read More ›
On Hitler and Humanity
I had a surreal experience this week. Someone posted a picture on a group that I am a member of, and it caused a bit of a stir. Here’s the picture: Though the picture was a bit disturbing, it was… Read More ›
New Year…again.
It’s January 1st and the world is sleeping off hangovers, scarfing down chips in front of a football game, or going to barbecues and picnics. (Well, in Florida we can get away with the New Years picnic. It might be… Read More ›
Darkness
How to put into words the overwhelming sadness and despair that we are all feeling. Everyone always says that there are no words. But there has to be. Not words that will bring comfort. Not words that will explain, but… Read More ›
Travelling Abroad
I just came back from a week out of the country. Travelling is certainly a process. The packing and worries that precede the trip, the organizing of documents and transportation in the country. Contacting friends and family and arranging lodging…. Read More ›