A case study analysis Did you ever have to write an essay in school about nature vs. nurture? There’s only so much of a role that genetics can play in our development. The rest is influenced by our environment and how we are raised. This Subaru had a decidedly atypical upbringing. Look closely at theContinue reading “When Subarus Do Not Develop Normally”
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Technology Needs to Mind Its Business
Stop being so nosey! Did you set New Year’s resolutions? For the first time in years, I did not. After a couple of years in a row which were truly awful, I thought I deserved a break from high expectations of myself for once. My technology, on the other hand, did not get the memo.Continue reading “Technology Needs to Mind Its Business”
I Am a Human Voodoo Doll
My experience with acupuncture Lying on a massage table, my arms, hands, lower legs, and feet exposed, giving my body to a woman I don’t know, is a pretty vulnerable feeling. My acupuncture therapist asks me what I’m struggling with. The answer has been the same for a while: anger. With a bit of painContinue reading “I Am a Human Voodoo Doll”
The Joy of Visiting a Bookstore
It’s self-care. There it is. I see it! The glow of the lights of the local Barnes & Noble that are so warm and inviting, waiting to embrace me for a spell. I park my car. It’s after dark, but this is a great time to visit. It seems less crowded. Yes, crowds do makeContinue reading “The Joy of Visiting a Bookstore”
Should I Keep a Flock of Cocks?
Ahem. That is a bachelor flock of chickens. Driving home the other day, I spotted this sign in my neighborhood advertising “free roosters.” It’s a conundrum for many backyard chicken owners. You buy a few chicks and some grow up to be roosters instead of hens. The problem is when you have multiple roosters competingContinue reading “Should I Keep a Flock of Cocks?”
Is It Weird to Talk to Your Car?
Because I had to tell my old one goodbye We went on many adventures in our twelve years together. But, alas, my girl had become incontinent of oil, and repairing the leaks would have cost more than she was worth. We had officially reached the “add oil every week and pray” stage of her life. Continue reading “Is It Weird to Talk to Your Car?”
My Hot Flashes are a Danger to Backyard Wildlife
The tale of an unexpected house guest Dear lovely wild birds in my backyard: just because there is an open door, it does not mean you need to fly in and explore my home. I definitely won’t hurt you, as you simply found yourself in the wrong place, and the open door was completely myContinue reading “My Hot Flashes are a Danger to Backyard Wildlife”
Anne the Vegan 