And nobody told me?

Always looking out for signs and symbols. My brain is hungry for glyphs, shucks them like oyster shells. I rub a grain until pearl and then back to sand again. When MS and I first courted each other in 2012, I knew nothing would ever be the same. A mad, true love with an exceptional…

My Christmas was not all it could be because I had to start fasting midway through the big day to get ready for a doctor’s appointment first thing this morning. Why would I put myself through torture like that? Well, I’ve been having some health issues. My doctor, whom I dearly love, has an impossible…

I don’t find tinsel distracting, but I sure do find the holiday season around the office annoying. The “Secret Santa” sign-up sheets were passed out today at work. I’ve participated in this ritual for nearly ten years now, patiently writing down four of my likes and dislikes in hopes that someone somewhere in this building…

As a first challenge, it was a pretty interesting one. I don’t think either of us has had much experience making the candy aspect of this recipe (coating them), though we have both made cheesecake before. My cheesecake took a bit longer to cook than the stated recipe but otherwise it came out… ok. I…

Early this morning I learned one of my photographs of San Francisco was chosen for inclusion in the Schmap online guide to the city. It’s a picture of Union Square, the heart of the city’s upscale shopping district. I took it on a trip to the Bay Area last March. My mom and I went…

Rooted in the teachings of various religious and spiritual traditions, this imperative serves as a potent reminder of the transcendent capacity of the human spirit to transcend animosity, nurture empathy, and cultivate a profound sense of spiritual liberation through the act of prayer and intercession. At its core, the call to “pray for those who…

n the intricate mosaic of human interactions and self-discovery, the resounding declaration of “Who Do You Think You Are? I Am!” reverberates as a fervent assertion of individual identity, resilience, and unwavering self-assurance. Embedded within this potent expression lies the essence of self-empowerment, the unwavering assertion of personal agency, and the unyielding determination to embrace…

In the secluded enclave behind the bustling aisles and frenetic energy of the supermarket, a clandestine ritual unfolds, shrouded in whispers and the faint scent of tobacco. Here, amid the nondescript corners and forgotten spaces, a group of disparate souls find solace in a shared vice, their clandestine gatherings casting a veil of intrigue over…

The notion of a statistical question serves as a fundamental cornerstone, guiding the pursuit of empirical inquiry and the systematic exploration of numerical patterns and trends. Rooted in the principles of probability and quantitative analysis, a statistical question embodies the essence of inquiry that can be answered through the interpretation of data and the application…

In the kaleidoscope of human connections and emotional intricacies, the longing to be truly seen and understood reverberates as a fundamental desire etched within the depths of the human spirit. “I just want you to know who I am” encapsulates the yearning for authentic recognition, the profound resonance of one’s innermost self, and the unwavering…