My grandfather died a year ago yesterday. One of his favourite songs was “I Am a Happy Wanderer,” so even though you may think it’s a bit hokey, I’m playing it on my blog all day today, and maybe even … Continue reading
I’ve not been irate about anything lately. My best posts happen when I’m irate, and so I’ve hesitated to post anything new. We’re headed off to the sand dunes this weekend, where I’m sure there won’t be internet connections, so … Continue reading
Here in Arizona, we don’t have many bragging rights. It’s hot, to be sure. But really, is that something to be proud of? We mostly just brag about the heat so outsiders will think we’re tough for being able to … Continue reading
Only in a lovely, divisible-by-four year like 2008 could such a good thing as Leap Year occur. Hey Big Sister, is “Leap Year” a proper noun? (She’s good for stuff like that.) When I was in grade school and my … Continue reading
We’re home from Idaho–just for tonight and tomorrow–and on Friday we’ll be heading down to The Great State of AZ. All the time I’ve spent on the road lately has lent room in my head for Seriously Deep Thoughts. Thoughts … Continue reading
I have a newfound respect for truck drivers. When I first met Poor Kyle, he was a semi truck driver. Clean shaven and hygienic though he was, I always felt like he could do so much more with his life … Continue reading
It’s lucky for the world that I am such a good person. Because I have been met with many injustices–by a number of horrid people–throughout the course of my 21 years. Like the time in my freshman year at ASU … Continue reading