weapons of massdistraction

When I’m walking to work over the Wabasha Street Bridge sometimes a thought flickers through my mind, just at the edge of consciousness…of jumping over the rail and into the Mississippi River. My alter ego, Captain Safety, would ever allow this course of action. But I think there’s something about the idea that’s hardwired [...]

All day yesterday I felt like I was forgetting something…and have only now realized the date’s significance. It was my first husband’s birthday (best wishes Mr. Wrisky), but also marked the two year anniversary of this weblog…in its current incarnation. I’ve had this domain a while longer than that, and back in 2000 made [...]

Last night I pulled up to my house to find three squad cars in front of it, blocking the driveway. I slowed down and turned on my turn signal. It took a moment for the officers to notice me, but as soon as they did they quickly scattered, each in a different direction…as though [...]