On September 5, 1856, the Arabia set out for a routine trip. Around the town of Parkville, Missouri, the boat hit a tree snag. The snag ripped open the hull, which rapidly filled with water. The upper decks of the boat stayed above water, and the only casualty was a mule that was tied to... Continue Reading →
Today, at the high school a mile from my house, there was a school shooting. I drove by the school on my way home a few hours later and I could feel death hanging in the air. It feels like a heavy dark curtain, so thick in the air, your throat closes up.Right before the... Continue Reading →
I met the most miserable person. She bragged about intimidating people. She carried a clutch because she thought people would instantly peg her as rich and cater to her. She reveled in stories about telling people off, not because she was provoked, but because she enjoyed making others miserable as well. She mistook disdain for... Continue Reading →
Here's a bit of wisdom imparted on me by dictionary.com via Facebook:"January is often considered the month for deep reflection. We look back at the year behind us, bemoaning our regrets and celebrating our successes. And then, we look forward to the future year. We make well-meaning resolutions and hope for the best. So, in... Continue Reading →
I thought today of what is beautiful to me.Here is what came to mind:1. Birds' nests in leafless trees2. An old journal saved for many years3. Globes and old maps4. Snow blanketing a hushed place5. Books of all different heights on a shelf6. Letterpress prints7. Trains abandoned on the tracks8. Dimples on chubby cheeks9. Ripples... Continue Reading →
Today could be the first time I have ever looked at my car title.Maybe it's because I'm working too much and my brain has turned to mush, but I thought it was poetic.It says, "previously salvaged."I thought that was beautiful.A poet is, before anything else, a person who is passionately in love with language.~W.H. Auden... Continue Reading →
I just finished up a week with my family and two days back at work.I am exhuasted.My mom tried to make Steve and I feel at home by putting us in a bed we can share.This is difficult in a house that doesn't have mattresses larger than full sized.So she and my little brother shoved... Continue Reading →
On the radio they were taking calls for the most annoying words of 2010. "Whatever" won in a poll. To me, that's not that bad.That got me thinking...Most annoying words:1. Sure As in an answer to a question. Answer the god damn question! 2. FruitionIt's one of those words I think people say just to... Continue Reading →
Today I have a to do list longer than I am tall. Only two more days until we board that plane, and two days doesn't seem like enough time for everything I have to wrap up at home (literally and figuratively). I was looking for these photo holder stickers so I could send off a... Continue Reading →
I did something stupid.Reeeeeeal stupid.I stepped on the scale.I noticed my love handles expanding a few days ago, but then later I had one of those mornings where I hadn't put on my glasses yet and thought I don't look that fat today. So that's where the scale came in.I thought maybe it had overlooked... Continue Reading →
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