Things that Kept Me Going in 2021
The past couple years have been hard on all of us. Recognizing the challenges of the past year - which included COVID-19 infections, a major surgery, political and social unrest,…
Unexpected uncertainty
Elysha and I were listening to Ear Hustle, a podcast about the daily realities of life inside prison, shared by those living it, as well as stories from the outside…
Free Prize Inside!
A surprising number of people were curious about the free prize inside my box of Jesus-themed bandages, which Elysha gave me for Christmas. I was curious, too, but I like…
Lyric Problems: “50 Ways to Leave Your Lover”
Paul Simon wrote a song entitled "50 Ways to Leave Your Lover," then he didn't come close to offering the 50 ways. In fact, as far as I can tell,…
Through glass and wood
When I was quarantined and isolated from the family (prior to discovering that they were positive for COVID-19 as well), I had two places to go: The bedroom, which I…
Moments of Note 2021
At the start of every year, I begin a list called "Moments of Note." Unlike my trademarked "Homework for Life" strategy, I'm not looking for storyworthy moments for my "Moments…
Looking up
In this current, seemingly overwhelming wave of the pandemic, as we approach the anniversary of the January 6 attack and attempted insurrection at the US Capitol, it's easy to feel…
COVID-19 and Yankee Candles
Fascinating chart. Blue line: Daily COVID-19 cases in the United States from April through November 2021 Red line: Reviews of Yankee Candles on Amazon saying "they don't have any scent"…
First best thing of 2020
New Year's Day. I'm locked away in quarantine, missing Charlie (and Elysha Dicks and Clara, too), so I decide to text him. Charlie's just 9 years-old, so he…
New Year’s Resolutions 2022
At the beginning of every year I establish a list of goals (or New Year’s resolutions) for the coming calendar year. I post this list on my blog and social…
