The news of Rob Reiner's passing hit me hard this morning. In the wake of this tragedy, I find myself doing what I always do when processing difficult emotions—turning to the stories that have shaped me. And Rob Reiner gave us so many stories. Stories that made us laugh until we cried, stories that broke … Continue reading The Stories He Gave Us: Remembering Rob Reiner Through Eight Films
Misery
Sunday Scribblings #30 – Misery
Welcome to Sunday Scribblings! Each Wednesday I will post a new prompt here at The Confusing Middle. Be as creative as you want with the prompt and post something over on your own blog. Then come back here and leave a comment with your link so that everyone can check out your post and see … Continue reading Sunday Scribblings #30 – Misery
Question of the Week #191
Would you rather be happy yet slow-witted and unimaginative or unhappy yet bright and creative? For example, would you rather live the life of a brilliant yet tortured artist like Vincent van Gogh, or that of a happy but carefree soul who is a bit simple-minded? I'd rather go for bright and creative, even if … Continue reading Question of the Week #191
Where Misery Takes You
Being miserable in one's work or career can be a very dangerous place to find oneself. Because misery leads to desperation. Desperation leads to unwise, probably impulsive, decisions that could have long lasting ramifications. I know because I've been there. For nearly four years I worked as a bank teller. Describing myself as miserable during … Continue reading Where Misery Takes You
Invisible
No one ever saw me coming. Sure, in my younger years I may have been something to see. I had my share of admirers, but I never took any of those ladies, or myself for that matter, very seriously at all. For a short time, I thought I was on top of the world. It's … Continue reading Invisible
Dreary
A long time ago, Karen Carpenter sang about how rainy days and Mondays always got her down. Yesterday, it was impossible not to think of that song as it was a rainy Monday. Kids, driving to work in the predawn hours that I'm so used to is miserable enough when the sun's first rays of … Continue reading Dreary
NC Revisited
Eight years ago, I moved to Wake Forest, North Carolina. At the time, I truly believed this represented a permanent change in my life. I thought that I had said good bye to the Commonwealth of Virginia for good, except for holidays and family events. Turns out I was wrong. Eight years ago, I moved … Continue reading NC Revisited
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