Where 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
The 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
He 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
My 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
The 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
Grandma’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
I 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
Strong“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