“My shop burned down this week. But…” This from an elderly man who had just shown me a black-and-white photograph in a frame with cracked glass, displaying an old-fashioned weaver’s loom that had belonged to his mother, and on which he had learned to weave as a boy. I was at a local farmer’s marketContinue reading “Broken Glass and Knobby Cloth”
Category Archives: Thoughts on God and life
Throwing (Out) the Towel
There are very few positive things about a stomach virus. In fact, I’m having trouble thinking of one. Nor do I intend to waste time trying to gross you out. But last week, as I was recovering from one, I started to think about the defining post-virus moment, and how difficult it can be toContinue reading “Throwing (Out) the Towel”
Bucket-less Bucket Lists
Today, I donated my hair to Locks of Love. Although I’ve been planning to do it for a while, I must confess feeling a little like Jo in Little Women, and that “vain part of me” misses my long hair. However, the fact that I was really worried/nervous/almost chickened out tells me it was probablyContinue reading “Bucket-less Bucket Lists”
But Then…
Sometimes, I am just incredibly grateful for the ability to laugh. Today was one of those days. After two weeks of increasing stress, I hit writer’s block this week, with a paper due tomorrow (about torture and the literary) among other monsters. Nothing. I mean nothing. Commence mini-breakdown. But then… I’m grateful for a coupleContinue reading “But Then…”
The Court In Session (3/3)
…continued from part two… After all that time waiting in line, I never saw a judge, even though I had rehearsed my explanation to make sure it was succinct and clear. I walked through the door, where a man wearing a dark green baseball cap was standing behind a glass-walled counter. He held out hisContinue reading “The Court In Session (3/3)”
The Court in Session (2/3)
…continued from part one… In line at the court house, people wore everything from tattered jeans and flipflops to stylish blouses and business suits. Heavy jewelry. Some speaking Spanish. Some with family members. A few babies in strollers. Teenagers in cutoff shorts. Elderly women with powdered hair and bright pink lipstick. Now and then, lawyersContinue reading “The Court in Session (2/3)”
The Court In Session (1/3)
Court Date: August 25, 2009, 8 a.m./1 p.m. A few months ago, I got my first speeding ticket. Friends with similar citations had been able to get the fines reduced by going to court, so I decided to go. It was not a productive endeavor, but it was interesting in a people-watching kind of way.Continue reading “The Court In Session (1/3)”
30 Degrees of Perspective
Sometimes, I do strange things when I’m sleeping. Sometimes I remember them. Sometimes I just wake up with a really sore neck. Like today. I’m currently walking around with my head tipped 30 degrees to the right because it hurts to keep my head upright, tilt it 31 degrees to the right or tilt itContinue reading “30 Degrees of Perspective”
If Only We Had 42 Cuticles
I have a feeling that the answer to all of life’s riddles (I can hear someone spontaneously bursting out with a “42”! but you’re wrong so keep reading) is somehow mysteriously imbued in the skin that acts as a picture frame for your fingernails. Also known as your cuticles. How do I know this? Well,Continue reading “If Only We Had 42 Cuticles”
When Icebergs Sank My Computer
Today was another frustrating example of why cavemen never invented computers. They were close enough to the Ice Age to know they didn’t need another one on a 12 x 15 screen. …hmm…it made sense in my head. My computer was busily updating itself from approximately 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. I was attempting toContinue reading “When Icebergs Sank My Computer”
Snark on the Side 