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Starry Night

I don’t remember how old I was when it first happened. It was nothing I had planned, nothing I had even practiced. Suddenly, I was just…doing it. It was exhilarating. I remember feeling so free and happy. When it first…

The Slow and The Clueless

Last year at this time, it was safe to say I was having a mini nervous breakdown. Work was insane, especially with hours cut due to the furloughs imposed upon us by the moronic fiscally-conservative Governator. At the beginning of…

Kid Bullshit Detector

I think I’ve missed my calling in life. Over the last few years, I’ve really honed my bullshit detector specifically for anyone under the age of 18. I can credit my partner’s kids for helping me develop this skill. Early…

Fall of My Discontent

The season of my discontent is nearing. I can feel it breathing down my neck, taunting me as I steel myself for the probable disappointment that awaits me. There have been glimmers of hope in the past, but I know…

Revenge of the Technical Writer

For the past several work days, I’ve been banging my head against my desk. It is not an attempt to get workers comp and it isn’t because I keep falling down or tripping. No, we are trying to upgrade our…

I’m a Boot Whore

purple boots

I have a confession to make. I love boots. And I’m not talking about your run-of-the-mill, admiration love of footwear. No, this love runs deeper. Given the proper economic circumstances, I would spend LOTS of money on boots. Brown boots.…

Musical Musings – Dancing Queen

ABBA is a guilty pleasure for me. Yes, I have several of those, musically speaking. When I listen to them, I just can’t help tapping my foot, and if alone, busting out some ridiculous dance move.”Dancing Queen” in particular holds…

Bipolar is an Evil Disease

My partner is bipolar. She’ll be the first person to tell you that it is an evil disease. I can’t tell you what it is like to have a mental illness that can cause you to do and say things…