Tag: character
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A Work In Progress–Aren’t We All?
“It’s made of zip ties.” I looked at the picture Melody was showing me. A light fixture from the fun and funky store Anthropologie. There was no way I could tell it was made of zip ties. An inexpensive fastener made of nylon, these would become the parts of a hanging decoration Melody was fashioning…
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Having It All Is Never Enough
I’m a sports fan. Not a fanatic. That would be my husband. Any sport. Any time. If he’s got a moment, ESPN is his go-to place to vegetate. As I was getting ready to leave for work, Sports Center was on. I heard “He was found dead in his cell.” It got my attention. Aaron…
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Shame On Me
I’m a true law-abiding citizen. Most of the time. I’ll freely admit to taking liberties with the speed limits on several roads. Many roads. Posted speeds are suggestions. I operate under the belief that if you go over the speed limit by 9, you’re still operating within appropriate parameters. In my defense, I pretty much…
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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…