.OPTIONS for a Better World

I've been vacationing in Maine. It's been good. I swam in Sebago Lake 2 or 3 times a day. I read Julia Cameron's book The Right ...

Last week was Jessica's 29th birthday. But not just that: we now know she is safely 13 weeks pregnant. We will welcome and love another ...

1. I had a parakeet named Chris who died upright on his perch. I couldn't believe it. 2. I'm in physical therapy to take care of my ...

"I'm through with doubt. There's nothing left for me to figure out. I've paid a price. And I'll keep paying. I'm no...

1. I have a master's degree in rehab. counseling 2. The best hot chocolate I've ever had was at Angelina's cafe in Paris 3. I kn...

A man walks into a diner. When the waitress comes to take his order, he asks her: "Did you see me come in?" "Yes", she s...

I'm starting to wonder about connections and friendships from blogging. It's weird to share, to learn about someone, let alone care ...

1. I would drive all day to have lunch or dinner at Mr. Sushi in Brookline. I order the california rolls, chicken terraki rolls and shrimp t...

Since I suggested this prompt, here it is, but be forewarned: I'm imaginatively floating in an imaginary pool, readying for an imaginary...

1. I got several D's in conduct--I think in 9th and 10th grade 2. I can't stand coke and most sodas 3. On my couch sit Esther and Mi...

"She’s a fun girl who loves life! Her hobbies include running, jumping and sniffing. She has a medical condition called spondylosis w...

How's this for a new prompt?: The Road Not Taken It's been pulling at my shoulder for a couple of weeks so with thanks to Rober...

Late but not forgotten: A's Thursday Thirteen. 13 little known facts and quirks about me: 1. I love the smell of wood 2. My mother is 90...

Here's my horoscope today: Repression is a funny thing. Denying your feelings only gives them greater power. Just remember that feeling ...

i'm still experimenting with photos through flickr. this is jb's provincetown studio. these are the fabrics she gleefully bought in ...

here's my first attempt at adding photos to commentary. jb and i spent two weeks in new orleans with the red cross last october. it was ...

Writing this was quick and fun. Guilt Toss it in the wastebasket Like it never existed Hide it under your winter sweaters And hope it sm...

I want this not to be true. Help! No word in the English language rhymes with month, orange, silver, or purple.

Tiny coastal Provincetown lies at the very tip of Cape Cod and the Massachusetts boot, home to 3500 year round residents and 20,000 summer t...