My formative years occurred during the tail end of the Cold War, so in addition to earthquake drills (since we lived on a fault line), we also had frequent “nuclear” drills. These drills consisted of exercises like “Duck and Cover” (we climbed under our desks and covered our heads), or “Basement Shelter Drills” (we formed […]
Arizona is a land of extremities. After all, we have an environment that is actively trying to kill you. Each year, Phoenicians experience what I like to call, the 7 stages of heat grief. They look a little like this… February – Stage 1: Shock and Denial This usually occurs in February. We’ll […]
I’m the clumsiest person you’ll ever meet. Some of this is due to a lack of equilibrium from chronic ear infections and a malformed ear canal. But most of it is due to not paying attention. Ironically, I’ve spent most of my life engaged in very dangerous activities that range from breaking mustangs to racing […]
This morning, my husband and I were having one of our complex discussions about life and naturally the topic turned from square watermelons to life on other planets. (This is how a conversation typically goes when a Sagittarius marries an Aquarius). At any rate, I thought I would share it with you (purely for entertainment […]
There are only two things I fear in this world: vampires and dentists. Yesterday, I lost a filling in one of my molars, which is the absolute worst tooth for me to lose a filling because I have severe TMJ and having someone work that far back in my mouth is going to result in […]
My husband and I have been trying to commit to getting a little healthier. This means that we’re starting with a healthier diet, which entails adding a vegetable in my husband’s view. Luckily, my view means a little more than that, but since he does all the cooking, I have to guilt him into cooking […]
Dear Phoenix, It’s now been 4 months and 11 days since we hit our first 100 degree day this year and quite frankly, I’ve had enough. I tried to make it work, I really did. But now I just can’t wait to be rid of you. Your ongoing assault of sunshine and relentless teasing […]
My formative years occurred during the tail end of the Cold War, so in addition to earthquake drills (since we lived on a fault line), we also had frequent “nuclear” drills. These drills consisted of exercises like “Duck and Cover” (we climbed under our desks and covered our heads), or “Basement Shelter Drills” (we formed […]
