I deal in fictions – that means that I make my living (well, WOULD be making my living if I was selling any of them) by lying. When I put it that way, I suppose I should feel bad about it, but I don’t represent my stories as though they’re something that really happened. In … Continue reading
Tag Archives: Perception
Meandering Monday about Euphemisms
I hate euphemisms. Euphemisms are words and phrases we choose to employ instead of what we really mean. We either choose to replace the proper word through some idea that there are some things we shouldn’t say in “polite” company, or we are brow-beaten into accepting the replacement for political correctness. Some euphemisms are more … Continue reading
Fractured Fragment Friday: “Through Her Eyes”
The Holidays continue! Now that we’re in the gap between Christmas and New Year’s, I’m sure you’re all preparing your resolutions – you know, the promises made on New Year’s Eve that often don’t last til New Year’s Day. How about a story involving a lady who thinks that her man has reneged on his … Continue reading
Fairness Friday: Says Who?
When I was growing up, hurricanes used to be given female names. At some point, a decision was made that this was sexist, and that women were (or at least should have been) offended. Now we also give them male names, and I believe we alternate between male and female to make sure we’re being … Continue reading
Meandering Monday about How Alright I Am
I’ve been under a lot of stress lately. And yes, I know there are other people who are under more stress than I am – the fact is there is only one person in the world who can legitimately claim that they are under more stress than anyone else, and the time they are able … Continue reading
Fluky Friday: Fortune Forgotten?
So – this week (the week that was supposed to be full of new hope – well, at least relief – because I was NOT one of the unfortunates who were laid off), we are greeted with: The reemergence of the dishwasher leak (actually, they didn’t repair it properly.) My son discovered that the excruciating … Continue reading
Fluid Friday: Are We Living Under a Water Curse?
My wife has an interesting theory regarding our run of bad luck. It all has to do with water. That’s right – water. Let’s go backwards in time as we explore this idea… We just had to have a repairman in to deal with a leak from our dishwasher. Last year we had the “minor” … Continue reading
