Pulling the Kill Switch
I don't think of myself as a klutz, but after Monday's porch chat about fracturing my elbow, today's story will probably cement everyone's impression of me as an accident waiting to happen. I'm willing to risk it. I see an analogy that's too good not to share. It happened a couple weeks ago, back when I had no clue an emergency room visit loomed in my
Heart Wide Open on DVD– They’re Here and I’m Feeling Queasy
It's been 24 hours since a certain set of boxes arrived at the old homestead here yesterday. Phil opened them while I was involved in one-arm lunch preparation. (If this were another kind of post, I would go on at length about how LITTLE my left arm knows and how much of a free ride it has gotten my entire life until now, but it's
When Shellie Breaks In
There's a line I use on my live radio show. I like to say that when nekkid news breaks out, I break in. I can't help it. I remain fascinated by what makes people want to take their clothes off in public. When nekkid news breaks out anywhere on the globe, I aim to cover it. Pun intended. The most recent nekkid story to catch my
The Planet’s Best Coping Mechanism
Life can be hard even when it's good. Amen? People adopt various and sundry ways of dealing with daily stress. Some coping mechanisms are healthy, others not so much. Who among us doesn't know someone who is ruining his or her life by trying to calm their souls with drugs and alcohol? Other coping mechanisms are just downright strange. I fell down an Internet hole earlier by
Getting More Than You Bargained For
As a little girl growing up on Bull Run Road, few things excited me more than having over night company. This was largely due to the fact that my social circle was otherwise confined to my two older sisters. I wish those two didn't live in adjoining states. I miss them something awful now, but back in the day, I had more of their company
Big Red Dogs and Confused Sheep
We had played school, read books, eaten snacks, and watched Clifford the Big Red Dog. This could only mean one thing. Church bells were ringing. Playing church is high on the grand girls' list when they come to Keggie's house and I love it. Our services follow a predictable pattern but they also have unique twists you won't find in your more traditional settings. We have
Are You In Love With Your Laptop?
There's a movie out right now called "Her." For the sake of today's discussion, allow me to set it up for you. According to the reviews and previews, "Her" is a romance with a unique twist. One of the lovebirds, the female lead, is actually a highly advanced computer operating system, the other a lonely man whose marriage has failed. The man falls in love with
This Book is Unlike Any Other
"But, it's all touching!" The woeful complaint came from my friend's son. Bless his six-year-old heart. From where I sat it looked like his mother had done a good job of segregating the food on Welton's plate, but I sympathized with the little fellow's distress. I never could make my parents understand that it was impossible to redeem my fast food hamburger by simply removing
The Power of Forgetting to Remember
I have a reputation in my immediate circle that's well earned. I'm forgetful in a uniquely selective way. I can't remember to buy milk at the grocery store, but I can access childhood memories, random song lyrics, and the untold number of stories in my head at will. My man has always said my brain needs to be devoted to science when I check out
Words from Another World
"Sticks and stones might break my bones but words will never hurt me!" Wrong. As adults we've long since figured out that childhood nursery rhyme we sang to protect ourselves couldn't be further from the truth. We no longer deny that words can be mighty painful. What both fascinates and challenges me, is their power to change the world. Picture if you will, the disciples of
