Way back in the 1900s when I worked in a business that printed ink on dead trees, we had a competition of sorts in the newsroom. Each year when March rolled around, the reporters were tempted no matter the context to use the phrase “Ah, spring,” as a lead to a story. The first person … Continue reading Welcome to indoor winter
I am not now nor have I ever been a fashionista. I take full advantage of the simpler clothing choices afforded my gender. I have both colors of shirts for work – blue and white – and if I feel really bold, I might opt for stripes. My wardrobe can be summed up in the … Continue reading Hand-me-ups
There comes a time in every parent’s life when they are faced with the sudden and shocking realization that their children are no longer children. Monday morning I pulled an undershirt out of the drawer, and there at the back of the collar, just above the imprinted size and manufacturing information was the letter “L” … Continue reading Truth in labeling
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