Fear and Failure

Fear and Failure

I bought a road bike. She’s* real pretty. I got shoes that clip in and a fancy saddle so my delicates won’t hurt. And now I guess I have to ride this bike. I know it’s ridiculous, but this bike scares me. The clips scare me, because I will fall over....
Some Questions About Happiness

Some Questions About Happiness

P: We wuv wemontimes! Mmmm-mmm. Come wook, dey are in da bowl, and I happy! Translation: We love clementines. There’s an entire bowl full of them, and that makes me happy! Happiness. It comes so naturally to children, and I think growing up makes us get all...
The Overhaul, A New Beginning

The Overhaul, A New Beginning

Ta-da! The bandages are off, and Wonder, Friend has a new face. Welcome! {Before I get too far, I want to thank Jen from Blue Yonder Design for this new look. Jen’s a saint. A very patient saint.} I go into some detail about the impetus behind this face lift,...
Hormonal Hijinks, The #PMSChronicles

Hormonal Hijinks, The #PMSChronicles

Lunch. Photo credit: Robert Banh, on Flickr. The speaker at a Bible study I attended years ago said, “Hormones are no excuse for bad behavior.” And ever since, I’ve felt guilty when I act like a nut or eat a party-sized bag of M&M’s. I...