Ordinary Setback
Reverse is a useful gear Unintended consequences Humans like to compare. Up or down, high or low, right or wrong and innumerable others. All day long. The result is that…
NEXT Silence
No lambs allowed Repeat after me With age often comes confidence. Even in speech. Being very shy in childhood, my late bloomer status created a bouquet of riches and the…
Ordinary Magic
Abracadabra Tricks aren't treats The best kinds of magic tricks can't be seen. When things disappear right in front of our eyes, small items move from underneath cups without us…
NEXT Drive
Off roading is fun Off on a trip There are times in life when it is busier than others. Childhood is largely administered by adults and dependent on the speed…
Ordinary Heart
Stay with the beat Celebrate every thump February is the month of love. The highs and lows of expectations clash with the idea of our heart's desires. The organ associated…
NEXT Obsession
On my mind Persistently yours Some words get a bad rap. Obsession is one of them. It has a dark side that is frequently visited in movies and books. Referrals…
Ordinary Distance
Stroll away The Winds of Change It is certainly easier to see the past. But it takes time to interpret it correctly. Think about your best friend from elementary school.…
NEXT PreGrief
You can pay ahead Getting in on the sale Grief flows in and out of every life. Sometimes it appears as a narrow creek that you can jump over and…
Ordinary Frazzle
Out of sync Zigging and zagging My mother sewed many of the dresses I wore as a child. I became a lousy seamstress unless you count button and hem repair…