Month: December 2012
New Year’s Eve: A Love/Hate Relationship
I hate a love/hate relationship with New Year’s Eve. I love it as a chance to start over. A clean slate. An opportunity to start eating healthier, exercising, and… well, who am I kidding, that lasts about a week. I love reflecting on the past, leaving it behind, and looking to the future. I hate…
Reflections on the Sandy Hook Elementary School Shooting
Like so many others, I am baffled, horrified, grief-stricken, and angry at the events that took place at Sandy Hook Elementary School on Friday. Tragic events like this often cause us to stop and take stock in our own lives. I did just that and realized that in the grand scheme of things: Does it…
Why We Need a Dog
I think we need a dog. I love dogs, but I don’t want a dog… not now, anyway. I don’t want to take care of a dog. I don’t want to walk a dog, feed a dog, or clean up after a dog. I JUST want a dog to clean my floor after dinner.…