I think there are two basic reasons why people read a collection of unrelated non-fiction essays.1 The first is that they believe that the topics of the essays in general are interesting, if not interrelated. The second is that they enjoy the writing of the author, regardless of the topic. I suspect that not infrequently… Continue reading Book Review: “Consider the Lobster”
Author: Eric
Abbye Update: A little good news
The radiologist’s reading of Abbye’s ultrasound was much different from the vet’s initial interpretation. And that’s very good news.
Abbye Update
Abbye’s diagnosis gets a bit clearer, but the treatment remains a mystery for a little while longer.
If dogs could sue…
Abbye is not amused by the 24-hour fast we’re imposing on her.
Lights down…and u
Adventures in staling.
The Kindness of Strangers – A True Christmas Story
The following story is included in the Christmas cards my mother sent out this year. It’s a true story; I know this because it happened to her. My 2005 Christmas Blessing On December 9, 2005, my younger brother in Salt Lake City received a phone call from a person whom he had never met, and… Continue reading The Kindness of Strangers – A True Christmas Story
The Church of the Blessed Box Step
I haven’t done a very good job of keeping you apprised of our dancing adventures, although judging by the overwhelming absence of feedback that hasn’t bothered you much. Nevertheless, it’s important that you know that following our Introduction to Ballroom Dancing class we felt comfortable enough with our newly-acquired skills to sign up for the… Continue reading The Church of the Blessed Box Step
Abbye Diagnosed
We think Abbye has Cushing’s Disease, a syndrome affecting the adrenal glands.
Lion or Lamb?
Where in the Bible is Jesus referred to as both Lion and Lamb…in consecutive verses? Hint: look in the book of Revelation.
Hypothetical Reasons Why Change is Bad
Change is a bad thing. Everybody knows this, but we’ve been brainwashed with the politically correct mantra that change is good and necessary and righteous. But, I don’t believe it. Consider, for example, the following purely hypothetical scenario. What if all of a sudden you decided — hypothetically, of course — that the Christmas lighting… Continue reading Hypothetical Reasons Why Change is Bad