The trap of streaming content all day

October 9, 2025
It starts innocently enough.  A rainy afternoon, a comfy couch, and “just one episode” of a series everyone’s talking about. But suddenly—hours vanish, the sun has set, and the only exercise you’ve had is reaching for the remote. Streaming platforms are designed for this. Episodes...

What if….

June 4, 2009
What if Riley were the White House dog?He'd bark incessantly at the cameramen and audio techs.He'd nip the ankles of state dinner guests.He'd never allow himself to be...

Women at their worst

June 3, 2009
I watched the latest episode of the NJ Housewives last night, and I'm here to tell you that the Lord of the Flies has got nothing on these women. Unbelievable.Women can...

Today’s laugh–worth it with volume

June 3, 2009

So many blessings

June 3, 2009

Thoughtful consideration

June 2, 2009
I've been giving some thoughtful consideration to FLH's idea that I simply teach adjunct. In place of my workshop business.I was pretty well floored when he suggested...

Can we talk?

June 2, 2009
A homosexual character lands(bare-assed) into a sexually provocative position right into the lap of a homophobic rapper.Yeah.That was a "funny" skit at the MTV awards....

Progress…I guess

June 2, 2009
Someone I know is planning to have liposuction soon. Not so notable, really. Except for the fact that she is nearing 70 years of age.She is a beautiful woman who doesn't...

A squirrelly day

June 2, 2009
Unlike me, they're still asleep, but when they're up, they enjoy games of chase and tag all over the screens to the patio. Tormenting Riley. And that's pretty much the...

Zzzz

June 1, 2009
I know it's only 8pm. And I'm not sure why, but I am really, really tired tonight.It's not that we were so busy: Took the garbage and recycling out. Called three...

Hurt’s a funny thing.

June 1, 2009
I have a big heart for forgiveness, but that doesn't mean that some hurts don't cut deep.They lurk, hidden away in the dark parts of your heart, until something happens...

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