If I can't be a dragon-whisperer, can I at least befriend a talking dog?
There's a common saying amongst people who promote focusing on the positive. It comes in many forms, but this is what it usually distills down to: Everything you don't like about yourself and your life can be changed. Every time I read this, I grind my teeth. It's a lovely idea, but it is not... Continue Reading →
This weekend, I decided not to go to a movie because it wouldn't get out until after 9:30 PM. This has me feeling very old, although it's not an accurate assessment of the situation. It isn't because I don't want to be out after dark. The real problem is it will mean getting to bed... Continue Reading →
We went hiking on Sunday and it was one of the hardest hikes I've ever taken. We set out knowing that we had chosen a tough trail. Even though it was only two miles to the top of the mountain, we would gain 1000 feet with every mile, and the steep trail was full of... Continue Reading →
As a kid, I hated gym and avoided exercise. As an adult, I recognize I need to get moving if I want to be healthy, so I have been looking for ways to make exercise more fun. A few weeks ago, one of our stations during the gym class I take was at the punching... Continue Reading →
It's been one year since I started eating meat again. I've written about why I made the change, my ethical struggles with eating meat, and my fear of what others would think. It's time to look in the mirror and ask myself, "How am I doing?" When I was trying to decide if I could... Continue Reading →
