Reports keep coming about the death of Carol Anne Gotbaum at the Phoenix airport last week. Allegedly, after creating a disturbance, Gotbaum was arrested by airport police, handcuffed, and left alone in a holding cell. She was found dead a short time later, and there has been ongoing speculation about her behavior, the actions of the police, and the … Continue reading Why was Gotbaum alone?
With some pride I used to think of myself as “smart.” Not sure offhand how I’d define that, but I certainly don’t think I am anymore, if I ever was. Educated? Yes, if you mean a college degree. Or a certain amount of professional knowledge. But not anymore. The formal education has faded into the … Continue reading Smart? Not
It snowed last night. Not much. Two or three inches at most. But it was a beautiful greeting when I opened the blinds. Bright blue sky, sparkling white snow. Not exactly a virgin snow, though. The sun was already high, the city had plowed the walk on the greenbelt, and the snow had settled into … Continue reading Snowy morn with sled
One small step this morning. Picked a name from the phone book and made an appointment with a nearby CPA to do my taxes. Nothing has changed since last year other than my moving, and last year I was told I didn’t even need to file a return. Still, I’ll feel better having an accountant … Continue reading Overcoming procrastination
I watched a boy dance with the wind this morning. He didn’t know I was watching from my second-story window as he played alone in the gusty 40 mph wind. He was perhaps 12 years old and, on this unseasonably warm day, wore a bright yellow T-shirt and shorts. His tan baseball cap was turned … Continue reading Dancing with the wind
Don’t you hate it when your morning routine gets abruptly, unexpectedly disrupted? It’s your way of slipping into the day as easily as possible, without having to think too hard about what you are doing until your mind reaches its fully awake state. A break in the routine is like a splash of cold water … Continue reading Java jolt
