The week began when my husband’s computer died—its screen faded to black and never came back. (From here on, I’ll refer too my husband as Machine-Man, a pseudonym I gave him years ago that now feels appropriate again.) Machine-Man ordered a new PC from Amazon, but once it was set up, it refused to
Rough Week for the Wilson Household Read Post »
One of my favorite things about fall is being able to go outdoors again. If not for the life-saving properties of air conditioning, I wouldn’t be writing this to you right now. The triple-digit summer heat of the Arizona desert makes life survivable only by staying indoors. Now, October has arrived. The weather feels cool,
Not Going to the Dogs Read Post »
“I wish I had a pet!” I made the saddest face a seven-year-old can make. At seven, I had a valid complaint. I wasn’t protesting bedtime or my dad’s refusal to let me get bangs—though also very legitimate. I was upset because I didn’t have a pet of any kind. My mom needed to understand
Honest! There’s a Guppy In Here Read Post »
