In 1970, Edwin Starr asked us all about that thing called war – what, exactly, is it good for. While I’d agree that our country’s current set of wars are good for absolutely nothing, some battles must be fought in the names of integrity, honor, and freedom. I happen to be a solider […]
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While making my weekly rounds to pick up time cards from everyone in the building, it’s not uncommon for me to notice any changes around the office.
Like Jessica in accounting, who manages to decorate her cubicle for every holiday on the calendar. Even the Canadian ones. Having worked at this place […]
I can admit it – I’m a Facebook junkie. I’m on it ALL the time, “poking” my friends, uploading just about every photo I take of myself, supporting causes left and right, and taking just about any and every quiz I come across (*Note: for those of you not familiar with the drug Facebook, […]
Fall is here – at least in spirit. The official change of seasons is still a few days away, but nevertheless, the leaves are already starting to fall in some places, kids are going back to school, and Starbucks is selling their Pumpkin Spice lattes. By next week, I’ll likely be breaking out my Uggs […]
It only happens twice a month, but it’s always an experience. With a phone call from the receptionist out front, I’m spurred into action, grabbing the small mirror and lip gloss I have stashed in my top drawer before hurrying out to the lobby. Other folks who’ve been in my shoes before have […]
It seems like I’m always learning something new about my co-workers. I’ve been around at the City of Buena Beach Recreation Division for a few years now, so I figured I knew most folks pretty well. Not necessarily because they’ve spilled their guts after a few too many drinks at happy hour or […]
I don’t know how things went down at your home growing up, but in the Brown home, cursing was as routine as our spaghetti Sundays.
You come in after curfew, and it was… “Where the #%?@ have you been?”
Television too loud?: “#@&%, turn that $#!% down - can’t even hear myself think!”
Boyfriend […]
It’s been quite the week. First off, I gave myself the meanest, deepest paper cut ever (and my boss, Danny, made me fill out an incident report about my injury). Later that same day, I managed to lock myself inside a bathroom stall, having no choice but to put hands and knees on […]
They say you can’t force an addict to quit – that users have to make the decision to stop for themselves. And that in most cases, one must hit that elusive place known as “rock bottom” before making a decision to change. Well I’m not quite there yet, but I’m getting close – […]
It happened again this week. I go to the refrigerator at work, practically leaving a trail of saliva en route, happy that I’m about to enjoy my lemon-glazed salmon with rice and vegetables that I picked up yesterday during a fortuitous trip to the $0.99 Store (usually, they just carry the same old Salisbury […]