Fighting the Urge to be a Mole

As the thermometer climbs over one hundred degrees, the urge grows strong to find a deep, dark hole where it’s cooler. Knowing we’ll probably have many 110 plus days this year, I’m already contemplating a summer with curtains drawn, air-conditioner blasting, and minimal clothes. This means poking my nose into the fresh air when the … Read more

The Dubious Gourmand

Okay. I love to eat. Never had a problem with any kind of food. I even tried chocolate-covered ants once. They were okay, but I knew what they were so that experiment ended quickly. In the purest definition, I am a gourmand. I am a person who enjoys good food. I’ve been lucky all my … Read more