Slaughter in the Back Yard
When we moved into our new house last May, Spring had already consumed our small, quarter-acre lot. The azaleas in the front were in full, brilliant bloom–an explosion of pinks and reds and whites that distinguished our home from all others along our quiet street. In the back yard, where our property line kisses the [...]
The Significance of the Tree
When we moved last May, we debated about whether to bring our old tree with us. We bought it back in 2000 because we had a National Lampoon experience seeking out the perfect live tree. Three bad evergreens later (all resting outside our living room window, thank you very much), we decided to go artificial. [...]
Counting Down to Winter Break
I don’t know why this year feels so different, but I have been absolutely obsessed with the eleven days that await me, officially at 2:10 p.m. on Friday, December 21, when school ends. I think getting my Jeep has done a lot for me in enjoying time outside of my profession. It might also be [...]
Stop Aids. Keep the Promise: Leadership
I’m not too sure what to do with this one. My ignorance remains on the fence, with anger on one side and resolve on the other. First of all, I didn’t even know 1 December was World Aids Day. No clue. I learned about it as many others did: online or on the evening news. [...]
rus uncut 12/1/07
I haven’t done one of these in a while. Then again, I haven’t done much writing at all in a while. I was telling my friend Steve the other day that this didn’t bother me, though. And it doesn’t. The fact that it doesn’t bother me bothers me. And that’s why I’m writing. So…Onward. What [...]
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