Sometimes the big dog dreams he’s running. His paws twitch. His tail flicks. Sometimes he lets out a soft little “boof” — the sound of chasing something glorious through dog dreamland. Is it a squirrel? A cloud? A giant meatball rolling down the sidewalk? Who knows. But he […]
Some folks hear the word “boundary” and act like you just slapped their emotional support latte out of their hand. “Why are you being mean?” they ask, as if choosing not to carry their chaos is somehow a federal offense. But let me say it louder for the […]
There are moments when the shadows of the past feel heavier than the steps I’m trying to take forward. Moments when the echoes of those who doubted, dismissed, or even hoped for my downfall whisper a little too loudly in my mind. But here’s the truth I know […]
There are some songs that feel less like music and more like an excavation — digging through layers of past hurt, survival, grit, and finally, fragile hope. Kesha’s “Praying” is one of those songs for me. It’s not just a melody; it’s a full body memory, a tremor […]
Where’s the remote? Under the dachshund. Where’s my phone? Also under the dachshund. Where’s the one document I need for this meeting that starts in 2 minutes? You guessed it: dachshund butt territory. He sits on the things I need most. But maybe, just maybe, he’s onto something. […]
This week, I kept a promise. Not to a friend, not to a coworker, not to the dentist I keep ghosting. No, this one was just for me. And let me tell you—keeping a promise to yourself hits different. Like finding the perfect avocado on the first try […]
There’s a Turkish proverb that has been tumbling around my brain like mismatched socks in the dryer: “When a clown moves into a palace, he doesn’t become a king. The palace becomes a circus.” Now, I don’t know for certain if it’s Turkish, but frankly, I don’t care. […]
There’s a certain kind of song that punches you right in the feels. I’m talking Coldplay’s “Hymn For The Weekend” — (“Put your wings on me”) — and of course, the iconic Bette Midler “Wind Beneath My Wings.” Go ahead, roll your eyes. It’s okay. They’re the kind […]
They say third time’s the charm, but for me, it was the fourth. After numerous attempts to master the elusive Thai green curry—where either the taste was off, the spice level wrong, or it had the consistency of soup—I finally hit the jackpot. This time, the curry gods […]
Have you ever watched a sports broadcast where the camera zooms out so far that the players look like ants? They call it a “fantage point,” which I guess is supposed to offer us an eagle’s view of the action. Instead, what we get is a glorified bug […]
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