A decade ago when I taught a cultural psychology course, I was known for being a tough grader. I liked having that reputation. I also was known for being a stickler about punctuality. Go figure and how dare I? Students were afraid that at the ten past the […]
I ain’t fighting. Just am not. What you ask? Headaches. Well, rather having one less headache. Why? Because, really who needs them? Let me explain and rewind a bit. When we go to the doctor with a headache he or she will want to know location, severity […]
Clock ticking waiting for you Waiting, the heart is in a race Confusion in wanting more time Furrowed brow with tapping shoes The six inch heels glistening with fibered souls Shake the room as the walls stand still It’s in good fun It’s good for the goose It’s […]
I love watching all sorts of television shows. Well, except for short comedy shows. Otherwise, I like science fiction. I like drama, action, teeny bopper shows. Right now, many of the television shows I catch on a regular basis are actually meant for teenagers and young adults. […]
This past week I have, again, felt that sense (or rather yet craving for) of wanting to be on the open road. Mind you, I don’t drive and thus it is a bit harder for me to do but the feeling is still there in my wistful eye. […]
In this fast-paced world, where we hold three meetings simultaneously while eating lunch and planning a child’s birthday party, it is understandable if we don’t follow all conversations very closely. It is also similarly understandable if we think everyone is talking to us. Well, rather at us. And, […]
They were laughing merrily as they listened to Trent D’Arby’s Wishing Well. They were gunning the car trying to outpace the rolling tornado. They made it to their place with plenty of time to spare. They ran into the house and they each grabbed a broom and a […]
Right now my house is filled with the grand laughter of three kids. Laughter, giggles, and bed-jumping galore. And it warms my heart to no end. At times the high-pitched laughter can indeed seem a bit distracting when trying to write a grant, but in ten years they […]
I rocked and rolled My head felt a bump It was on a remote Thankfully not a bowling ball My head was clear My heart anxious I was knotted up Found yet confused My head rolled I awoke on a rhyme Flint was mint Or was it Mint […]
Do you ever have really weird insights at the strangest times? Of course you do. We all do. I did so just ten minutes ago. And, of course, I had to sit right down and write about it. This weekend I watched Isle of Dogs, which I loved. […]