He wasn’t supposed to make it. He was abandoned as a pup, in the cruel, dry desolation of the desert. The fact that he was found by a living soul was a miracle. The fact that he…
My Old Bike
This is me on my old bike. I had just gotten it, as a hand-me-down, and I think the love and appreciation shows. I had decided I wanted a bicycle. But as I can be a bit,…
Do The Right Thing
Some days (okay – weeks, months, years), I’m not sure what to do. My inability to make decisions can end up leaving me uncomfortably still, doing nothing at all. This is no way to live, friends. I…
My Hoopty – Update
As some of you know, my car has been sick. Real sick. It’s been in the shop for two whole weeks, during which time I’ve bummed rides, used public transportation, borrowed Mister’s car and gotten a lot of…
My Hoopty…
I’ve been without my old car for a full week now. Parts for that engine are getting harder and harder to find. I have an excellent mechanic and he’s doing his best. Still… I’m trying not to think…
L.A. Subway Art
If left to habit, I will walk around looking 2 feet ahead of me, at the ground. I don’t know why, it’s just where my eyes naturally go. So I do my best to remember to look up.…
Bucket List Items
When I was 16, I got it in my head that I wanted to go skydiving. I’ve no idea from whence this idea came, but once it climbed into my noggin, it put down roots. Go figure. …
Crazy in Spring
I was speaking with my cousin the other day, and he was saying how he struggles this time of year. Knowing of the tragic loss of his sister in April of ’98, I assumed his struggle was due…