I think I found the answer to the eternal question, “What could be worse than a trip to the dentist?” Answer: A phone call to the dentist. So, after getting the full-court press from Dr. Tooth, who I’m guessing is a former used car salesman, I opted for a second opinion. I needed dental notes… Continue reading Gnashing Teeth, Gnawing Customers
Gritting, Grinding, and Baring My Teeth
I brush my teeth, floss when the spirit moves me, and see my dentist more or less regularly. Dr. Tooth and I have a deal whereby I get my teeth cleaned and x-rayed and she tells me to come back in six months. Or whenever I feel like it. She doesn’t actually say that but,… Continue reading Gritting, Grinding, and Baring My Teeth
Everyone Smile and Say “Let’s Get This Over With”
I think we can all agree that human beings are not meant to take group photos for holiday-greeting-card purposes. I live near the Riparian Habitat, a delightful little backdrop for not only our family photo but for anyone else who lives within 100 miles. There are a couple of scenic cacti that everyone loves to… Continue reading Everyone Smile and Say “Let’s Get This Over With”
Many, mucho, mondo, ‘mo dogs
I’ve been given the green light to get a dog. This is huge. Epic, even. My family has had me on a dog diet for the past several years. Ever since I got involved with a dog rescue organization and we ended up living with seven dogs. They were big dogs, too, of all shapes… Continue reading Many, mucho, mondo, ‘mo dogs
So. Very. Busy.
Holly had her last basketball game of the season. She was playing a team that is the talk of the league because they are aggressive and play dirty. The coach must not have gotten the memo that this is a non-competitive league that emphasizes good sportsmanship. Anyway, it was the first game of the day… Continue reading So. Very. Busy.
The Upstory 