For God so loved the world He gave his one and only son so that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life. I am not one...
Merry Update
Dad, who looks not unlike Santa Claus, called to Smallest, mentioning he had placed his presents in his room. I believe this was meant to b...
No Place Like...
"Merry Christmas," I greeted my former sister-in-law, a woman I've never particularly liked or respected. Still, my laissez-f...
Speeches for Elevators
I have a variety of items displayed in my office. I'm a cluttered person by nature and enjoy looking up at a framed scribble by the One...
Lesson One
I used to play school in my parents' basement. I shuffle along the tiled floor in Mom's heels and write on my little chalkboard and...
Hmmm
"I'm sorry," I interrupted after taking a sip of the water that demanded my attention after I'd finished a sparkling littl...
When Time (and a shoe) Gets Away
"I get very flustered when I'm finishing something but know someone is waiting for me. I can't focus on the first thing withou...
Thanks for your email...
Dear Serge, I appreciate you taking time to read my blog - I tend to be flattered when people do. I'm glad you enjoy your job at Jooble...
Sex w/ Strangers
It lasted no more than 5 seconds. But let's start from the beginning. When one is nearly 33 and without plans for the weekend and a litt...
Canceling Plans
I sniffed experimentally at my mug of tea, blinking at the barely noticeable sensation of contacts in my eyes, and sighed as he continued to...
LOL
"If you're not feeling well," I said with a glance at his ankle, "you really don't have to join us for dinner. I can...
Speaking with Strangers
When I am sad, all is directed downward. Shoulders, eyes, corners of lips. I rarely speak as the air about me discourages converation - it f...
One of Those
You know when you're standing up after using the bathroom and realize the back hem of your skirt was in the toilet? Or when, after decid...
Time, wrinkled
In the rare instances where my televisions go quiet, I hear the ticking of clocks. In those moments, I turn my attention to them. The state...
Dilatation Discomfort
"You're not going to touch my eye, are you?" I clarified, obediently placing my chin on the metal bar and resting my forehead ...
Sunny Side Down
"Katie Marie," my office-neighbor teased and I looked up to smile at him quizzically. "You said you weren't going to sen...
In 3 Parts
"They're in my room," I frowned, more than moderately annoyed at the disruption to my perfect plan. I had arrived 45 minutes ...
Serendipitous
I recognized the number when my cell phone rang, having stopped myself from dialing it last night. "Please come," I wanted to beg ...
Escape
Had I been asked to identify the smallest space in my house, I'd likely have picked the powder room. Holding only a toilet and sink, it...
Pre-Dawn Panic
I emerged from my hotel - an adorable historic place I'd selected - into the pre-dawn heat of Dallas. I like the light in the morning -...
Powerless
"I want to be in group 2," Best told me while we milled about, waiting for our turn to board the flight back east toward home. ...
Great Escapes
Creature One - Sir Sprout Chienne exhibits stubborn resistance to the use of her dog doors. I, in turn, exhibit strong displeasure when she...
Tech Support
"Did you call?" I asked around a yawn after dialing Dad's cell. I nodded when he said they needed help with emailing a docume...
Largely the Same
"What?" I asked when Adam looked at me, appearing to be puzzled. "Your hair is different," he replied, narrowing his eye...