I have a dog named Bagel, remember — the chicken killer? This isn't about her. Today I have an appointment at Seattle Cancer Care, some extra special follow up on some abdominal and lower back pain I have been having for several months now. When I really stop to think about my medical history, I […]
This is Bagel. She is a ferocious chicken killer. I realize she looks all cuddly and innocent, but she has a fat ass and is definitely not house-trained. Did I mention she is a chicken killer? A few weeks ago I received an email from our local chapter of FreeCycle about a free lhasa apso […]
What the constant referral of all anxieties to God looks like to a 5 year old… Olivia: Am I allergic to pistachios? Me: I don’t know. Olivia: Can I try one? Me: No. Olivia: Why, because I’m allergic to peanuts? Me: Yes. Olivia: Can I try one? Me: No. Olivia: Why? Me: Because I would […]
Teenager: When is the right time to have sex? Possible answers: When you are married. When you are in a committed relationship with someone you trust. When you can handle the responsibility of a baby. When you can stand the idea of a medical doctor poking around in your hoo ha. When you trust the […]
My dream for you goes beyond anything you can possibly imagine for yourself. It keeps me awake at night, powers me through my day. I measure my weeks in coffee scoops and pill bottles, but it’s this dream that brings energy and creativity to my life, beyond illness and every other obstacle — so that […]
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