The Windy City versus the Hairbrush of Doom
Recently I traveled to Chicago for a conference. I was honored by the request to give a presentation, so despite the fact I'd rather run myself over with my own…
Dad’s Laughter
It's been almost six years since we lost dad. What a great phrase - lost dad - like we accidentally misplaced him and he'll show back up someday in the…
Disharmonious Feedback
“You have a disharmonious face.” “I what?” I’m sitting in a chair in a doctor’s office, getting prepped for an upcoming surgery to correct my deviated septum. Evidently this preparation…
This Celebrity Bartender
I've been invited to serve as a celebrity bartender for this year's Evening in the Stacks, which benefits the Howard County Library System. Before I forget to mention it, the…
Pinster
I remember months and months (possibly years) ago, I noticed a couple of friends using Pinterest. I casually clicked through, saw a picture, and had no idea what was going…