When Can We Stop Being Creeps?

We’re a culture of Creeps. It’s been that way for a long, long time, I know. The pornification of our culture is so evident though, way too mainstream. I get it, yet a tiny sliver of the decent part of me whispers, “No, I really don’t.” “Sex sells” is the common mantra of those quick to excuse it to justify … Continue reading →

My Own Case of Pearl Clutching.

WARNING: Continue at your own risk and pearl clutching.  I try so very hard not to let anything shock me…anything people say to/at/in front of me in public, anything I see online, anything my students may write about, anything I read or watch, anything I might experience. As a horror fan, I’ve been told I’m … Continue reading →

Filterless Codgers Everywhere

Right, so, my face didn’t grow red when my father, deep into his late 60’s, scoffed at my lack of gin knowledge. I’m not talking about gin rummy, the card game played best by crusty codgers on front porches during late summer afternoons. No, my father was in the middle of lecture mode (he’s always been like that), having … Continue reading →