We do it to ourselves
I recently underwent surgery for knee replacement. The “original” was in bad shape. After five weeks all was going well. Then…I over did it and damaged a tendon. Back under the knife and facing… Read More
Tagged: Humor
Reality vs. Expectations—and When It Surprises You
Life often teaches us, sometimes with a heavy hand, that reality rarely aligns with our expectations. We plan vacations that fall flat, careers that veer off course, and relationships that don’t match the stories… Read More
Happy 4th of July!
The 4th of July weekend brought much of my family together. It reminded me of the comment on a playbill for a show at the Barter Theater I had seen a while back. “Sometimes… Read More
What do you see when you look in the mirror?
A morning ritual of brushing my teeth takes a philosophical turn as I look into the mirror. I know what I want to see…mostly that guy I knew in the past: a college athlete;… Read More
What size should I wear?
Recently, I received an order by FedEx. It was a ‘cashmere’ sweater. Only, it wasn’t cashmere. It wasn’t the right color and it sure wasn’t the right size. I had fallen prey to the… Read More
Falling Apart but Falling Forward
Well, it is happening again. Another system failure. The red lights and sirens don’t sound, but the warning signs flare. I have become more aware of my body (and not in a good way).… Read More
Life is soup, and I am a fork!
Prompt to ChatGPT: “Write a humorous 800 word essay around the idea. “Life is soup and I am a fork.” Life is soup, and I am a fork. Now, before you roll your eyes… Read More
