No, this is not a plea for a case of wine (though that would be thoughtful and appreciated). Next week is my birthday, never mind which one. About a month ago, my husband asked me what I wanted for my special day. I immediately requested a case of cat food. Yes, cat...

With less than three weeks to go until the end of the 2016 Presidential Election, there are three things I must say: Thing Number One: Sexual Assault I was a victim of sexual assault when I was 13 years old. It happened at a party. The boy was 16 and had me in an arm...

In case you’ve never lived through gender discrimination first-hand, here’s a piece of history that might interest you. Also, a review of things best not said in public.

What are you doing? That’s what you might wonder if you observed my current type of work day. Today is kind of normal because I’m taking time to write the weekly blog, but as to the rest of the week. . . What are you doing? I’m spending a lot of time with numbers,...

If you ever doubt there is more to our world than meets the eye, let me tell you about my Magic Desk. No, it’s not a treadmill desk. In fact, it wasn’t designed as a desk at all. The Magic Desk started its life in Thailand decades ago as a carvery table. A writer...

This week I’ve been contemplating the relationship between crime, fear, love and mercy. My thoughts turned in that direction Monday evening, when something unexpected happened at our house. We live one mile east of a small town (population 300+/-), amidst thousands of...