Meaning

I’ve heard it said that there are more stars in the universe than grains of sand on all the beaches of this planet. And while we obviously can’t count either (trust me, I’ve done some very official Internet Research), I think that the point is that the universe is startlingly, overwhelmingly, mind-bogglingly gigantic – which…

As one who grew up in the church, I have had moments in the last several years when I have wondered, “Why am I a Christian?”  Is it just because I was raised to believe what I believe – or is there a deeper reason?  Do I have faith on my own, apart from my…

You have no idea how symbolic this bumper is of my life right now. A fresh start?  A clean slate?  An empty void?  A hella fine backside? Maybe just pure potential? Interpret as you will.  Private Self is asserting herself these days. But I can tell you that in one way or another, it has…

A few months ago, PZC taught me about auto antonyms – although I think that I prefer their less-popular name, contronyms.  Any non-word-lovers out there can just call them self-contradictions (but I will judge you). What is an auto antonym?  It’s a word that can mean the opposite of itself. IMPOSSIBLE, you say. NOT WITH…

As I lay in my bed last night, sweltering and un-asleep, my thoughts bounced back and forth from the mundane to the life-and-death. “I need a pedicure.” “It’s so hot.” “I hope those journalists are released.” “What if there’s a nuclear war?” “I can’t forget to buy toothpaste.” “Cancer is so evil.” “Who will take…

There is only one thing that would be enticing enough to make me skip “Lost” and pay $36 to go on a date with myself, by myself. I mean, barring an NSYNC reunion tour.  Obviously. Last night, I came home from work and changed my clothes.  I reapplied makeup.  I fluffed my hair, and wore…

Vintage = old and expensive Antique = rickety Shabby chic = scuffed edges Contemporary = microfiber Charming = country plaid Romantic = wicker Cute = tacky Wrought iron = purchased at Hobby Lobby Retro = bizarre Art deco = belongs in a Miami hotel room Spectacular = always an overstatement Comfy = ugly… but has…

I spend a lot of time in the past and in the future. I think back on how things once were, and I look ahead in anticipation of what might eventually come. It’s hard work to dwell in the present. I am often tempted to look at my “present” as being on a merry-go-round. Life…