I have been a migraine sufferer my whole life without knowing it. It seems like it might be something you know about yourself so let me explain. When I went to the neurologist after a concussion about five years ago she wanted me to fill out a headache history questionnaire. I told her that......
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An article in 2014 from the NY Times claimed monocles were making a comeback in the hipster community based on rapper Jose Vega sporting one. They were wrong. The monocle did not make a comeback then. Now. Now is when monocles are going to be the go-to accessory of the season. Because I am......
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Fifteen Minute Fridays are stories based on writing prompts that I penned in the 15 minutes afforded to me at my weekly writer’s group. They are unedited (except spelling) and are based on one word. The fifteen minutes includes thinking about your idea, writing it down, and a quick edit if you have time.......
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I recently spent time at home in Thunder Bay and, because I engage with people, had an interesting encounter with a local. My family says this stuff never happens to them around town. They are either lying or I am being punked. I will warn you, as the details of this story unfold it......
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To My Corksicle Sippy Cup, With Love I didn’t expect this relationship to develop so quickly. You were in my stocking at Christmas and we’ve been inseparable ever since. In fact, I had to buy you a partner to give you a break on cottage weekends. Sometimes absence makes the heart grow fonder. Since......
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