Words are used to write poetry and prose; lyrics and litanies. Words are used to convey ideas and build worlds. Love and trust have deep roots in words. But. Words are a double-edged sword. Words can be formed to express loathing. They can be vicious and lacerating. In the wrong hands, words are abusive; are …
Boundaries or the lack thereof: An online dating story
After six months of worthless dates on match.com, I decided to try tinder. I know, I know, it has the reputation as a hookup site, but I wanted to try it anyway. I have heard stories about people who end up having long-term relationships with people they met on tinder. The good thing about tinder …
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Harper’s misadventure
Last Monday, I woke up around 4:30 without my alarm. This used to be the norm, but lately, it’s become rare. It was definitely early enough to go on a run with Harper (we have to drive to the running trail). I got dressed, and we were off. I realized I needed gas, which is …
My take on reading (Part I)
On Fridays (this week on a Saturday) I will choose a topic on which to give my take. Take being a nice word for opinion. I will simply share my thoughts on whatever random topic comes to mind. I look forward to seeing where this section leads us. I have always loved reading. I’ve never been a …
Coloring in the lines…or not
I turned nineteen a few weeks after I graduated from high school, and I was by far the oldest girl in my class. I was also in the first graduating class from my school, which means I was always the oldest. This earned me the moniker “grandma” very early on in my high school career. …
On being introverted
I have always been shy. I hid behind my parents until I was fourteen, which is when I grew to be taller than my mom and reached the same height as my dad. At church, I would take my mom’s keys immediately after service and make a beeline for her car, talking to no one …
My take on multitasking
On Fridays (this week on a Saturday) I will choose a topic on which to give my take. Take being a nice word for opinion. I will simply share my thoughts on whatever random topic comes to mind. I look forward to seeing where this section leads us. I have a friend who recently told me she …
Don’t look down…
I am the biggest wimp on the planet. The list of things that frighten me is embarrassingly long: Heights…the ocean (and every single thing in it)…outer space…spiders…snakes…people…crowds…even numbers (except two because it’s prime)…traveling… There are more, but for the sake of my dignity, I’ll keep the list at an even nine. Heights is probably my …
Selfies and self-absorption: An online dating story
Online dating is the worst. I attract roughly three types of guys. There are the guys who look as if they sit in their mother’s basement eating Doritos and playing video games all day. I’m already awkward enough for five people, so I have no business dating a guy who looks at his shoes when …
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My take on anger(!!)
On Fridays I will choose a topic on which to give my take. Take being a nice word for opinion. I will simply share my thoughts on whatever random topic comes to mind. I look forward to seeing where this section leads us. Saying I have a temper is an understatement. When I am …
Between Two Poles 