When almost anyone asks me what something means, I will answer with gusto. Meaning and how we create meaning is one of the major interests of my life. Semiotics is how things mean. Semantics is what things mean. The question, no matter what the “something” is, gives me a chance to ply my trade. I […]
Across the Generations, and Blogs, Sharing is Good
First off, I have to say, “Thank you,” to Cecily K for writing an amazing post today. I was reading it as pulled off the stupid plastic nails I’d put on last night after a nice hot bath. I was feeling clean, relaxed, and I just wanted to look pretty. This morning they felt weird, […]
Perspective Brought Home: Mourning on My Birthday
It had not been a great week leading up to my beautiful, silly dog, Mr. Worf, dying from an attack by Africanized bees the day before my 55th birthday. I suffered from medical abuse as a child and interaction with my family can dredge up lots of stress and sadness. With every passing year I […]