The World Only Moves Forward

Fairy Tales and Super Sales

Whether we are talking about health care or baseball or…what are we talking about?
To think about this week: “Many small people, who in many small places do many small things, can alter the face of the world.”

In response to the Ft. Hood shooting
When I think of the Irish or the Jews, two ethnic groups of which I am a proud member, I am bombarded with many images. Sometimes I think about the injustices done to these two peoples and, with few exceptions, am pleased with the way in which we’ve responded. In my home office, I have [...]

And another thing, when someone yawns twice in a half-hour, it means go home.
I am blessed. Even in this state of Xanax-and-Cabernet or Soma-and-Pinot Noir (decisionsdecisions), I know I am luckier than most. Family members keep me strong and care enough to call collect. Two kids have promised to stop whining for at least two days. Husband gave me the remote control. And lifelong friends are gathering at [...]

20 observations from the edge of a breakdown
I can’t help but notice certain truths. This is arguably the shittiest phase of my life, ten times worse than June 1987, when I faked an ankle injury because relatives arrived to attend graduation, only I wasn’t graduating because I had spent the previous six months skipping school and wandering around Floriland Mall. On the other hand, [...]

When you rub your eyes during a crying jag, they often get sore. Then the tears start to sting.
“Ya ever get that feeling that life doesn’t get any better and that you’re the luckiest person in the world? Yeah, me neither.” Monday was the worst day of my life. So far anyway. Which probably means I lead a charmed existence, but it doesn’t seem that way right now. Therefore, I must take a break from blogging. Hold [...]