Jan 18, 20215 Daily Tips to Stay InspiredLightening the Load During Lockdown 1. Movement- Anytime I want to just lay down, I do the opposite. Opposite Action = Positive Reaction. Change up your physicality daily. To Do: Walk around the block after you get up in the morning. …Inspiration2 min readInspiration2 min read
Jan 15, 2021Dapper’s Delight-Older Hill GangAn ode to a rap I love, with the pandemic beat of a mid-life Tik Tok user. Photo by Unsplash:@helloimnik I said-a Tik Tok, the Tikie, to the Tokitty Tic Tok-stop I can’t stop swiping To the mukbang foodie, swipe up to lookie Or the For Your Page lip syncing…Humor1 min readHumor1 min read
Dec 16, 2020’Tis Far Better to Give Than To Receive: The Ultimate Guide to Holiday Gift EtiquetteHolidays this year feels more a haul and daze. And although we’ll admire the lights indoors, no one likes being under the spotlight when opening a gift. It’s not always easy, so here’s a guide to help navigate reactions while accepting all of them — even the bad ones. The…Holidays4 min readHolidays4 min read
Nov 23, 2020“Nessun Dorma” — Let No One Sleep —“Nessun Dorma” — Let No One Sleep — A Personal Essay. Cornish hens were his preference. Was never a fan of turkey, and we’d chuckle over the myth of tryptophan as the cause of exhaustion vs. …Thanksgiving4 min readThanksgiving4 min read
Oct 20, 2020Ice AgeWhile doing the simplest task, I suddenly entered into the ice age. Photo by Hanny Naibaho / Unsplash “May I have a glass of water, no ice?” Gone are the days when I could chew ice. I’d tap the bottom of my paper cup and sling my head back as…Aging3 min readAging3 min read
Sep 28, 2020The Five Senses of Humor.Finding the Funny Amidst the Chaos. “Achhoo!” “Bless you.” “Thank you!” She said. To herself. Out loud. She, meaning… me. These days I talk to myself a whole lot more, and it has great benefits. Not only by getting the last word, but practicing good manners at the same time…Humor5 min readHumor5 min read
Aug 24, 2020Lie Down5 Comfort Tips During Quarantine Photo by Vadim Kaipov on Unsplash Him: “Eating while walking doesn’t count.” Me: “So is fart walking any different?” When you live alone during a pandemic there are no excuses. And sometimes there are benefits like dropping your shoes wherever you want, washing the dish…Comfort Food2 min readComfort Food2 min read
Aug 17, 2020BandaidsThe Subtext to Just Kidding Photo: Unsplash Linda: “Steve, you’re being a moron!” Steve: “Huh?” Linda: “Just kidding, you know what I mean. But, seriously honey I’ve given you directions a million times! “ Translation: No, he didn’t know what she meant, and she wasn’t kidding. She was kidding covering. …Honesty And Positivity3 min readHonesty And Positivity3 min read
Aug 6, 20203 Heron IslandsA personal essay about endurance, hope, and friendship aboard the life raft. After the third shriek it started to blend amidst the waves in the background. Yet, if we were inside an enclosed room, then Mariah would have a contender in glass shattering. …Childhood5 min readChildhood5 min read
Jul 23, 2020Cleaning in Oblivion5 Quarantine Cleaning Tips and How to Laugh Along the Way I avoid my oven. Not to cook. To clean. As I open the oven door to cook the weekly za’ from TJ’s, I’m reminded that the remnant burnt crumbs from last week, won’t just fry to nothing. …Cleaning2 min readCleaning2 min read
