Random Flashback

A few years ago I went to have an ultrascan done of my carotid artery (sexy, right?)  The technician fancied herself to be quite the crack diagnostician and kept up a lively chatter as she checked me out.  She blabbered away and then said, “Hmmmm…” Let me tell you, “Hmmm…” is my second least favorite […]

Who’s the Fairest of them All?

“It’s not FAIR!” screams my 11-year-old daughter. This is her go-to statement of outrage and my go-to response is, “I’m sorry sweetie, but life is not always fair.” The first time I told her this, you would have thought I had told her the sky wasn’t blue, or the Happy Meal didn’t come with a […]