Our cat Baby shed one of her whiskers. There it was, a gentle arc, next to her on the office chair, keeping her company as she slept. Reverently I used two fingers to grasp it, marveling at its color and texture. Dark at the root,...
I am an art teacher in an elementary school for students with different learning needs. My students range in age from 3 years old (pre-K) to 10 years old (5th grade). As part of my professional development each year a supervisor comes into my classroom...
I was shocked but trying not to show it. Out of the corner of my eye, I saw that my friend Susan was taken aback also. I had driven Susan on Saturday afternoon to one of my favorite places for walking, Old River Road, near...
In the time since I asked this question I did indeed land a new job and the experience has been vastly different from my experiences at any other previous job I’ve held. I’ve approached this position with the feeling that I’m already good at it...
While fly fishing can be a solitary pursuit, tying fishing flies is even more so. When Ariel and I moved into our home a couple of decades ago, we designated a small area off the office as my fly tying area. In general, even though...
I was standing in front of Baby who was sleeping peacefully on her cat tree. Suddenly, out of my mouth popped a startling statement, “Gosh I like you.” Perhaps this sentiment doesn’t sound startling to you, but the word “gosh” isn’t part of my current...
Having a challenge with online dating? Here’s a sweet short film and some inspiration by the talented Jenna Beressi, who wrote and stars in the film, directed by Leah Curney, edited by Sathya Vijayendran among others, who all created this film while in quarantine: What an...
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Galloping Sheep herding Crazy cat Sinuous and Slinky: Winding Mincing Stalking Leaping and Pouncing Sashay Floppy and coy Jackie Chan When I was young, I worked for a summer to save up the money to get a ten-speed bike. My childhood home was in a...
It is only on occasion that Baby will climb upon my chest while I am laying down to take a nap or at night as I am heading off to sleep. But when she does, it is almost always with a deep rumbling purr. I’m...