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…
Remembering Indy
Please be advised that this is a self-indulgent post, meant to chronicle the life of a good dog. It is long. It contains many pictures. You have been warned. We had…
Objects in Mailbox Larger than they Appear
We’re not great at checking our mail. It’s delivered in one of those boxes on the corner - you know, the kind intended to ‘build community’ by encouraging everyone to…