Customer service

I was minding the bookstore today. A homeless man came in. He frequents the store, likes the 25-cent books on the sale rack and always has lots to say about the authors he likes. Today he was particularly focused on true crime books. I listened attentively, helping...

Birthday banter

It’s my birthday. I went to the gym this morning and told that to the woman who works there. I then challenged her to guess my age. Pathetic attempt to boost my ego, I know. But it worked. She guessed 35 to 38. I smiled and told her I’m 43. Yeeha. Funny...

Working a room

I had to make a presentation this morning at my networking group meeting. We meet every Tuesday at 7 a.m. at a diner. Mornings aren’t my best time of day to say the least and it was roughly 25 degrees this morning, so I found this particularly challenging....

Anger management

I’ve been trying to deal with some deep-seated anger the past 24 hours. It’s been building, I suppose. Unfortunately I took it out on someone I love. Isn’t that always the way? This is one of those imperfections that doesn’t have to be. I know...

Critter wisdom

I started this blog back in October with a story about a centipede. This week I have a mouse story. I think they’re related. Let me begin by sharing my irrational fear of mice. I just can’t deal with the sight of them. Not even on TV. I don’t like to...