These are literally just random thoughts about the week. I had intended to post yesterday but I melted into the ground at 116F and was unable to…… Read more “Labor Day and the Week in Review”
Category: COVID-19
Rosencrantz or Guildenstern?
In the absurdist, existential comedy, Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead, the author has created an entire story around two minor characters in Hamlet. It is a fascinating…… Read more “Rosencrantz or Guildenstern?”
Hope Road
I know I have written about this song before, but it always amazes me that a song I heard only once when I was in high school…… Read more “Hope Road”
Difficult Decisions
Because of the arrogance of about 40% of the American population, because of the greed of The 1%, because we are still arguing Scopes in America 100…… Read more “Difficult Decisions”
Presidential?
When I was a girl, far back in the 70s, we were taught that anyone could be President. The only qualifications, and this was emphatic, were to…… Read more “Presidential?”
A Little Enlightenment
School is finished for the term, but my usual frantic activity has not begun. Typically, I spend my breaks working long hours on projects here at the…… Read more “A Little Enlightenment”
Mother’s Day
I am a somber writer. I suppose I try to not be a person who ignores the bad just so I can feel good. I remember Bruce…… Read more “Mother’s Day”
Periods of Adjustment
Life is very boring right now. I am headed into finals week and I honestly can’t be bothered to be stressed. I think it’s the lack of…… Read more “Periods of Adjustment”
Normal
I’m not entirely sure why humans insist on trying to keep up the “normal” under our current situation. I got a call from my 2nd son’s teacher…… Read more “Normal”
Life Goes On
Or so I’ve heard. The fluctuations of emotions are pretty irregular right now. Where I used to react positively to interaction with people on Zoom and text,…… Read more “Life Goes On”