Author: daylerogers
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The Awful, The Worst–And It’s All Truly Ugly
For a good many Americans, tomorrow is when we’ll have the opportunity to vote for our next President. I’ve read opinions, blogs, articles and news stories galore about the substance of this election. Here’s what I know to be true. Sometime after Tuesday, we’ll have a new President. I’m not siding with the Democrats or…
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Tales From The Toilet
There’s something very humbling about a toilet bowl brush and a gross porcelain pot. Especially if it’s one used by a bunch of folks I don’t know. Our group had the opportunity to volunteer at Orlando Union Rescue Mission, one of the oldest and largest homeless service providers in central Florida. Established in 1948,…
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You’re A Little Late
“If you really loved me, you’d…” Stop. Anytime I hear sincere affection and commitment tied to a condition, my blood runs cold. It’s a setup for failure and disappointment. “If I really loved you, I’d do what?” I stared at my daughter, daring her to make me flinch with her demands. “If you loved me…
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Knock Yourself Out–Carefully
I’m a lousy patient. No question about it. I’ve no problem caring for others who are sick. Except my husband. If he moans and groans too long, I tend to acquire a “Suck it up, dude” attitude. If it’s me that’s under the weather? Denial smacks me upside the head like a wrecking ball. I…