February 2024

First world problem of the week: The chipless card. We got a new checking account. We have temporary cards. They have no chip. They’re chipless. I’m clueless. Now when we pay for gas, we have… Read More »Chipless and Clueless

It falls under the category of “auto-speak.” Meaningless words spoken by reflex. Made famous by “And um,” and “Y’ know,” the habitual phrase, “Does that make sense” is used in various forms, including, ““You know… Read More »Does That Make Sense?

  We love to call out haters. “Don’t hate.” “Haters gonna hate.” And my favorite, “Jesus didn’t teach hate.” Nobody thinks they hate. It’s always someone else. One person’s opinion is another person’s “hate.” Even… Read More »Love the Haters

I stopped to get gas this morning in a torrential downpour. Thunder, lightning, the whole show. A bolt of lightning hit dangerously close. The kind where you see the light and hear the crack simultaneously.… Read More »Are We Okay?

Ask yourself, why is this an issue? What makes you react this way? Is it a legitimate response? Perhaps. Or is it insecurity? Anger? Fear? Or do you somehow subconsciously strive for some perfect world… Read More »Frustrated? Hurt? (Again?)