You who call ushouse proud and vapidhave misunderstood.Do you think we merely fumble our way by instinct into any hollow object? You can't comprehendthe arithmetic of our choices; the ecstasy of toil in a hard, rank womb.I will admit to a t…
According to the post, these staircases are very deep in the woods and always show up within a few miles proximity to where a person has gone missing. They lead to nowhere and they are usually in pristine condition, free of moss, dirt and d…
I was delighted to meet with a friend/co-worker for lunch recently. I never even have a proper lunch anymore, much less go out with co-workers, so this was a real treat. After multiple forced cancellations, we were finally able to make it t…
Today would probably be a good day for it, as it is a pre-planned No-Leave Sunday, wherein I stay in pajamas all day, eschew make-up and don’t leave the house, not even to check the mail. I used to engage in No-Leave Sundays fairly regularl…
Although in theory I love cards and stationary and all things beautiful paper and Papyrus-y, I don’t actually send out cards or letters very often. I had to buy a card for a momentous occasion recently, and I was completely addled by how od…
Along with reading “Range,” I also took a test. I’ve take many a “personality test” before, mostly work-related and many of them quite pricey and elaborate affairs with dubious results. This latest test/survey/analysis was the CliftonStreng…
length by length back into my body. I swam with smooth sinuous strokes and tireless limbs. faith, or a way to mark time. I swam in the void the sea swallowed whole. I swam in soundless solitary, stupefying, terrible and swift. Now I rise li…
In fitness news, I was very excited yesterday when at the gym I was able to do two sets of four reps at 35 pounds of assist on the pull-up machine! My goal upon leaving the house had been to get to four reps at 45 pounds of assist, but I ma…
In the early 2000’s, I stumbled across a seemingly humble point-and-click adventure game called “Syberia,” not knowing that it was destined to develop a huge, deeply dedicated and eternally loyal fan base. I am one of those fans. “Syberia”
In a follow-up to last week’s body complaint post, after leaving two un-returned voice mail messages, I finally called my optometrist last week and talked to the one seemingly competent person in the office, who took down my contact lens gr…
Hmm. Are you sure the good doctor doesn't have an inconvenient spouse in the attic? Otherwise it really seems like the breadsticks should have brought you over the finish line. Another really enjoyable read, Kristen!Patrick Hi, Dale! Yes, y…
Love this post, Kristen. Your wry sense of humor is hilarious. And enjoyable. "The world being so idyllic these days"! Patrick Hey cuz! Lovely post, as usual :) If you miss the world of literature, Why not do an online Coursera / EdX / etc