I’m proud to tell people I work in the older adult industry. Watching the reaction is fun since most people confuse it with working in the adult industry—that is something entirely different!  In truth, my job entails working with older adults moving into assisted living communities. The generational gap between us often presents itself. From my workspace, TikTok still describes …

I remember my dad trying to teach me to tie a slipknot. I couldn’t do it, and he was at the end of his rope! In truth, my inability was teenage defiance disguised as ineptness. I’m sure my dad knew this, but he wasn’t one to give up easily. Dad always insisted he pass his knowledge …

I live in an area where old barns stand among the backdrop. While this implies a countrified community, this same area is also surrounded by cities, strip malls, and freeways that are bursting at the seams! I suppose the certainty of suburban sprawl best explains why I’m drawn to the beauty of old barns. They …

My sister is a stalker. She’s never been arrested or had a restraining order against her. But, when I watch her in action, she’s after something and will go to great lengths to get it. In reality, she’s a professional photographer. This means she has equipment that costs the equivalent of a single-family home. The …

Her name was Melinda. She was the worst player on the softball field and the only kid in class who didn’t have to take the weekly spelling test. Melinda was special. That’s what people like her were called back then. The kind that can’t keep up with the other kids, whether on the sports field …

I am the Messiah, but only in certain circles. No, I’m not the leader of a cult. I’m just a woman whose nickname is Jesús. My real name is Suzie, and my friends often say, “Hey Suz” when they see me. Say that out loud, and you’ll hear “Hey Suz” sounds remarkably like the Spanish …