Growing up, we had this plate. I relished getting this plate. I looked forward to dinner to see who received the red orb of greatness but more so to hear why. This red beacon of remarkableness that was a coveted treasure when arriving at the dinner table any given evening of the week. If it …
The Scent of Sadness
Just when you need it, just when you are feeling a bit sorry for yourself for some petty reason, a smell enters your nasal cavity unlike any other and without having to look up you know. You are immediately acquainted with the scent of sadness. You know intuitively that a homeless person is on the …
When They are Sick
When they are sick, you want nothing more than for them to feel better. When they are sick, you would gladly take their place. When they are sick, you go to extreme measures to soothe and reassure. When they are sick, you stay home from work to suffer along with them. When they are sick, …
Too Sober For This 