Bobbie Tipton KaltmayerWhere Have All The People Gone?2020 was weird, and I think we can all agree on that. The lasting effects are likely to last for decades. Schools are different, the…Jan 7, 2022Jan 7, 2022
Bobbie Tipton KaltmayerThe History Of My Christmas TreeAs I was putting up my tree this year, I began thinking about the history of the Christmas tree. How did it start? Why did it start? What…Nov 30, 2021Nov 30, 2021
Bobbie Tipton KaltmayerHe Was DifferentI start to write something that I feel would be significant to someone and end up playing with my hair. I get angry about the hate and…Aug 10, 2020Aug 10, 2020
Bobbie Tipton KaltmayerMy Name is Bobbie and I’m an AlcoholicI remember the first time I said that out loud. My voice was shaking, and the chair had just asked if anyone had any birthdays. I was one…Jan 24, 2020Jan 24, 2020
Bobbie Tipton KaltmayerThe Demise of the Family GatheringsThis year I heard a lot of complaining that family get-together’s are becoming a thing of the past. People are making statements like “I…Dec 26, 2019Dec 26, 2019
Bobbie Tipton KaltmayerGrandma’s MixerI find out 3 weeks before Thanksgiving that my mom would like me to host it this year. My dad has been sick so this is really no surprise…Nov 27, 2019Nov 27, 2019
Bobbie Tipton KaltmayerI Wasn’t DoneI watched as Bradley Cooper’s character glanced at the camera and pulled down the garage door. I couldn’t breathe. I knew what he was…Oct 22, 20191Oct 22, 20191
Bobbie Tipton KaltmayerStrong“Do you need those?” Someone asked as they pointed to my prescription bottle of antidepressants. My face got red, and I was embarrassed…Sep 5, 2019Sep 5, 2019