Chocolate, Vegetables, and Self Control

Chocolate, Vegetables, and Self Control

They’re sitting there. Just outside my office door. Two steps beyond, in a pantry/utility closet. Three bags of Halloween Candy. They’re calling me. “We have chocolate. And caramel. And nougat (whatever that is). And did we mention chocolate?” We’re two weeks away...
Run! She’s Got A Knife!

Run! She’s Got A Knife!

Last week I shared the story of the colonoscopy prank. (Thanks to all of you who shared your ideas about how to get the fortune cookie down in one piece, by the way.) Just so you know, sister Kate came through with flying colors, although she didn’t try any funny...
A Sheep, A Goat, And a Serial Killer

A Sheep, A Goat, And a Serial Killer

I read an article today that has me concerned. The headline read: Loose Sheep Evades Capture in Illinois City. There’s a lot to unpack here. First, is the sheep promiscuous or on the lamb (couldn’t resist)? If it’s the former, what business of the...