If you’re anything like me, you currently subscribe to various forms of social media. Like a ton of them. Mind you, I’m a Gen Xer. The use of the term “Generation X” to describe this generational cohort was popularized by Douglas Coupland, a Canadian journalist and novelist. ...
Everybody loves a hero — someone who can swoop in and right a wrong, fix a catastrophe, save a damsel in distress and / or generally see to it that a bad guy gets his comeuppance. We humans always root for the good guy — or gal — to come out on top. Oh, and shame on those of you who ...
Since I was a child, I’ve always had a very poor sense of direction. As in, the worst. In fact, my hunches about the best route to follow, which exit to utilize, or even something as simple as whether to make a left or a right at a stop light / sign are somewhat renowned. In terms of how ...
It’s not that I am a complete cranky pants. Well, not totally, anyway. In fact, I am fairly optimistic by nature. It’s just that, lately, I have to admit that I’ve become irritated by a great number of things. ・ Firstly, there’s the family of mice that thinks they share my ...
When I tell someone, “I can’t swim,” they often assume it to mean one of several things, including but not necessarily limited to: “I’m not a strong swimmer,” “I could never swim competitively.” “I don’t swim fast, cleanly, artfully or well.” Oh, how I wish I ...
I’ve never met anyone who willingly went to the hospital. Now, now, don’t be silly. Of course, I’m not referring to the folks who work there. That’s totally by choice — and truly all well and good in every sense. Oh, BT dubs, THANK GOD for all of you who do work in a hospital in ...
