Why? I frequently find myself asking about the things I see on my daily walk. Take this little plastic bag, for instance. It’s all tied up in a neat little knot, and a fresh one can be found on my upscale neighbor’s stoop every so often. At first glance, it’s innocent enough. But for someone like me who questions everything, light turns dark upon further investigation. Because that innocence is really a bag of sh*t. Yeah, you know what letter that asterisk represents. Who would do such a thing? And why? And so regularly? (And yes, this is supposed to […]

Flight number 4 complete, I made it home. Thank you for rooting me on! Your encouragement helped me undo a 20-year fear of flying. I had xanax with me, but I ended up not using it. Not that there’s anything wrong with medication, it’s just for me, I wanted to know that I did it myself, even if not as gracefully as I had hoped for. I’m changing my definition of success though. Before, I felt success meant that I’d fly without being nervous. Now, it’s that I can fly without going over the edge of panic. With that new […]