To the Non-Sports-Fan

Sorry, I’m a little distracted. Remember that feeling you had when they announced the Star Wars prequels? And you didn’t even have the faintest suspicion that they could possibly suck? How about that feeling when you read that awesome book and then you found someone else had read it too, Read more…

Making it Harder

We make things harder than they actually are.  Take rock-climbing. The beginning rock-climber takes way more steps and hand-holds than she actually needs.  Trust me. I’m a beginner.  I will not move an inch unless I am braced with both feet and both hands and the distance to step is Read more…

I am a gas elemental

So, yeah… the intestines aren’t working again. This time the doctors say they see ulcerations, so at least it’s not all in my head. The symptoms are the same as always. I can’t eat, I have horrible pain, and I expel gas like a deflating Thanksgiving Parade. Seriously. Where does Read more…