I’m pretty sure there’s a giant black wasp lurking somewhere in my house. The door to my driveway was open earlier today while I was repeatedly doing the domestic shuffle from house to garage, and I think it flew inside. I’m almost positive it’s t…

I went to the store yesterday evening and bought 32 items. Upon getting home, I thought I’d be productive and, before unbagging them, do some watering in the front yard. I walked outside and pulled the door shut, also locking it after me as habit….

In the last two days, I’ve noticed some people in need crossing the street. Yesterday, a 30-something man crossed a busy street during rush hour when he shouldn’t have. No sign indicated it was safe to walk, no cars were stopped. He simply stepped…

I don’t know if it was the combination of people in the room, or the way the sky looked through the blinds. I don’t know if it was because it was close to 5 o’clock, or because today is my Friday. It might’ve been because the cup of coffee I’d jus…

Have you ever stopped and wondered how much room for error exists in the world? Don’t do it. Too late? My bad. It’s scary to think about, right? I had knee surgery in December and recently got a bill from the anesthesiologist. It was oddly worded,…

We used to have dogs. When I was little, our two pups were strays that we’d taken in. We gave them a warm home, many-a-kibble, an obscene amount of human food and a one-size-fits-all doggie door. They were happy. And so were we. Fast forward to 20…

One of the greatest things we’re capable of as human beings is the ability to stand firm and stay true to our convictions. It’s beyond easy not to do this, and I’ve wavered plenty of times. I probably waver on a daily basis, multiple times a day. …

When I was little, I used to think, “Maybe when I’m older, such-and-such will happen.” Interestingly, I still think in these terms. Such-and-such could’ve been — and still is — anything. Maybe my skin will look better, maybe my eyebrows won’t be…

“Every moment and every event of every man’s life on Earth plants something in his soul.” -Thomas Merton Today I found some time to purchase and plant four double impatiens, two African iris, two creeping fig and one yellow kangaroo paw. Save for …

I’m having a bit of an issue lately, and I’m hoping it doesn’t plague my weekend because I have big plans for it. It all ties back to my dabbling in the self-doubt arena. There’s a playwriting organization that I’m trying to join. “Trying” because…