If there’s time…
Every time a runner heads out the door, there is baggage that comes along. Sometimes it is yesterday’s cupcake or a muscle ache from the weekend’s overambitious long run. Occasionally the extra baggage is an overlong “TO DO” list, or the remnants of a stupid family argument. But sometimes the baggage is even heavier. … Read more
I’d like to send a shout-out to Joe at the top of the gondola. Do you know Joe? He’s the guy in the grey shirt, face concealing black mask and large dark sunglasses. If you see him, tell him the woman in the face concealing blue mask, large dark sunglasses and white baseball cap says … Read more
This is not a post about the demonic nature of political spending and the saturation of negative campaign advertisements on my television each night. I wrote that post yesterday, and it is currently sitting open on the bottom of my computer task bar. That post is filled with harsh words and extreme ire and aggravation. … Read more
Please excuse me for a moment while I respond to a letter to the editor of my local newspaper. Dear letter writer, I know you are corresponding to the newspaper with a sincere desire to share a viewpoint the rest of us must be missing in our daily unpleasant perusal of the news. I understand … Read more
I already started planning my outfit. A long suede skirt with fringes along the bottom. A tie-dyed tee shirt. Flowers in my hair and a peace symbol around my neck. Maybe boots, beads, a large belt and a big sign. Yesterday I spent the day fuming about the proposed 92 million dollar military parade intended … Read more
There can be some pretty big overlaps. How many hurtful things have been said to you over the years? And how do you determine which category of speech they fall into? Many years ago I was driving down Central Expressway with my three young children in the car. The exit ramp had an unusual merge. … Read more
I wish I could talk to my Dad. My father was a veteran. He and his twin brother volunteered to join the military at the first possible moment of America’s involvement in WWII. They were 18 years old when they proudly signed up to fight for freedom. When they returned home from the recruiting office … Read more
I never got my invitation to the 2018 National Rifle Association’s annual convention. I have been checking my mailbox all week, but I have received nothing but bills. I understand President Trump, Vice President Pence , and Texas Senator Cruz are all speaking at the event. It is guaranteed to put Dallas at the dead … Read more
I’m so torn. As a woman who has written her own #metoo statement, https://bit.ly/2reSdmj , this is a very difficult discussion. I understand the subtle insults and negative experiences women have had to endure over so many years. I recognize and repudiate the demeaning sexual jokes, demoralizing and unwanted physical contact and the feeling of being … Read more
I’m just going to say it out loud, in a post, on social-media. I’m not worried about the Facebook data breach. On Facebook we voluntarily make certain information about ourselves available. I bet you know when my birthday is: June 13th. I bet that information is obtainable to anyone who has ever even briefly been … Read more