Have you ever noticed the hazard signs that are posted on the backs or sides of trucks that are hauling some kind of hazardous materials from one point to the next? Sure you have. You probably just don’t pay much attention to them. More often than not, it’s a little red sign that warns other … Continue reading Warning Signs
Random Thoughts
Nothing to Say
Do you ever have days when you feel like you just don't have anything to say? Today is one of those days. Actually, that's not the truth. There are plenty of things that I have to say in light of recent tragic events. But those words that I have would never reach the eyes or … Continue reading Nothing to Say
You Know How I Know I’m Old?
I'm on daily medication to lower my blood pressure. That's right... It's finally happened. I'm just another guy in his early 40s who has high blood pressure and now has to have a prescription medication to take care of that little issue. Okay, I know that doesn't necessarily serve as an indicator that I'm old. … Continue reading You Know How I Know I’m Old?
Instacart Insanity
Warning: This post is another "Get off my lawn" rant. I've said it before and I know I'll say it again... The pandemic and subsequent lockdown of 2020 taught me how to be an anxious individual. Throughout most of my life, I've considered myself to be fairly laid back. And, generally speaking, when I'm interacting … Continue reading Instacart Insanity
The Facebook Friendzone
It's a funny thing, discovering that you're no longer connected to someone through social media. Did I post something they didn't agree with? Was I not posting enough to be worth their time? Was I posting too much and it just got obnoxious? So many thoughts run through my anxious mind over something so trivial … Continue reading The Facebook Friendzone
The Imaginary Argument
The other night I had one of my trademark strange dreams. In that dream I was married. I also had a daughter around three or four years of age. I also got into an argument with my nameless, faceless wife. It was kind of bizarre. Let me set the scene... In the dream, I'm married … Continue reading The Imaginary Argument
Podcast
Kids, have you ever wondered what I sound like in real life? Have you ever been reading the stuff I've written and wondered what it would sound like if I were saying those words out loud? Well now you have the chance to find out... For a long time, my cousin and I have played … Continue reading Podcast
I’m Not Ready for This
Tomorrow is April 1. That means tomorrow begins the A to Z Challenge. I am truly unprepared for this thing. I said I would be writing some kind of short fiction every day based on random words beginning with each day's appropriate letter. Thus far, I've received words from friends and family for A through … Continue reading I’m Not Ready for This
Placebos
I feel confident that if I mention the placebo effect that we all basically understand what I'm talking about, right? Okay, just in case, here's the dictionary definition: a beneficial effect produced by a placebo drug or treatment, which cannot be attributed to the properties of the placebo itself, and must therefore be due to … Continue reading Placebos
A Confusing Comment
I typically trust that WordPress does a good job of filtering spam comments from the real thing. I trust it so much, in fact, that I very rarely ever click over into my spam comments that never see the light of day. I actually just took a look at some of my more recent spam … Continue reading A Confusing Comment
The Confusing Middle 