I am surely not the only person excited to hear that this winter is expected to include a healthy…
WriteOut of Her Mind
Holiday humiliation
The following events are based on a true story. Names have been changed to protect the fool who may…
Sequins
Last week I relayed the true story of the annual holiday humiliation of a middle-aged woman…
Potluck
I walked into the staff room at work last week to peruse the snack box, trying to persuade myself…
Magic tree
I think my Christmas tree is trying to tell me something. It’s just days before…
Winner
One awesome holiday down and one epic holiday to go, and then the truth sets in: it’s all…
Whack the mole
When my 2018 leather-bound agenda arrived in the mail, I felt like a child getting a brand-new…
The beacon
The Christmas tree is down and the ornaments and decorations are put away until next year, when…
Alarm
When I was about five years-old, a small fire started in the electrical panel in the basement of my…
Boy toy
My boy toy croaked Saturday night. Flatlined. Done like dinner. I was heartbroken and more than a…
Fandom
Super Bowl Sunday is upon us and while I couldn’t care less about NFL football, I will…
Hopeless (romantic)
I’m not one to buy into the hype of Valentine’s Day, if only because I believe romance…
Family Day
Most people are excited for the Family Day long weekend. Most people have plans to do fun things.…
The lab
On Tuesday morning I headed straight to the medical lab with my requisition form. I had put this…
Hope
The great love of my life woke me up Monday morning with a song. It was the most beautiful sound,…