The Path Not Taken

Observing my mother and father interact during the preparations for Sunday dinner make me thankful for the choices that have been made.

This End Up

The fragility of things, whether true or simply inferred, worries me at times but there is little I am able to do.

I Foresee A Game Of Trunk Tetris In My Near Future

I don't think you ever truly realize just how much stuff you've collected over the years until you are forced to put it into a multitude of little boxes that will be light enough for you to carry without assistance.

Even I Didn't Recognize Myself

I've never looked so professional in my life.

Low Fuel Lights, For Example

Sitting in a borrowed car that has run out of gas with an incredibly pregnant woman and a toddler on a very hot and humid day makes you appreciate the finer things in life.

"Real People Pay Real Money To Hang Out With My Imagination"

Stephen King should be proud of his ability to hit the proverbial nail on the metaphorical head.

The Wimpy Force Encounters The Immovable Object

Such is the nature of any attempt at removing a blanket from underneath my dog.

I'd Like To Opt Out Now, Please

I am utterly appalled by the sheer amount of crap we, as a country, put into our bodies on a daily basis and the affect it has on our bodies and minds.

Playing With My Ding A Ling

Watching an older gentleman entertain himself by making the bells hung on my door frame ring by hitting them with his head makes me laugh.

Hot Chocolate Time!

You know it is time to turn on the heat in your house when you hesitate to change into 'warmer' clothing because you'll lose the heat you've already infused into the clothing you're wearing.

Seasonal Weather, How Unique

Spring is here and while I am thrilled about the reemergence of flowers and birds and whatnot, I could have done without the neon yellow coating of tree-sperm all over my car.

Harken Back To Days Of Yore

Walking with a lighted candle through the dimly lit hallways of the Cotton Exchange on a rainy morning makes me feel like I've slipped back in time.

There's Gonna Be A Blackout Tonight

Tonight as I tried to fall asleep, I heard the unnerving sound of helicopters repeatedly circling the area around my home and it made me realize just how little we really know about what is going on in our own part of the world.

Water Soothes My Soul

I love the way my hair looks as it floats in the bath water, lit by the evening sun.

Reminds Me Of A Queen Song

Sometimes all you really need is a day driving around town with your best friend.

Makes Me Ideal For Retail

I smile when I'm angry and I laugh when I'm nervous so it doesn't really come as much surprise that I have been described as 'difficult to read'.

Crush Into Me

I have an unusual habit of falling hard for people's voices.

Little Sponges

It is amazing how easily children learn how to speak, it seems like it would be much more difficult than it is.

I Can Hear Her Though The Walls

There is a woman next door who is coughing just like Betty once did.

And No, It Has Nothing To Do With The General Populace Of The Surrounding Area

Every time I drive by Everybody's Supermarket I think of instant hot chocolate.