I didn’t get out of bed or drive to work in the morning on my own. An alarm wakes me up. Someone who isn’t me designed that alarm. Someone who isn’t me maintains the power grid that powers my alarm clock. My hot shower is possible because of the water heater in my house, who […]
One late summer evening, I had the opportunity to take a night ride on my bicycle. Headed home from yoga, with my mat slug across my back, I decided to take the long way. The air was relatively dry for a late-August Minnesota night. The sun had set 15 minutes prior and the street lights […]
I woke up to the conversation on the radio. In my bleary state, I heard the voices say two planes had crashed into the Twin Towers in New York City. I was instantly awake and across the apartment to turn on the TV. The scenes were horrific. Straight out a disaster flick starring Bruce Willis. […]
Life is a chemical reaction. Sometimes it is a violent combustion reaction, leaving destruction in its path. Other times it is a very orderly and predictable reaction that precipitates a beautiful outcome. In every instance, the limiting reagent is time.
It’s that magical time of year when new notebooks and folders line the aisles and there are 100 different writing implements to choose from – That’s right! Schools supplies are in stores! I always loved this time of year growing up. By the end of summer, I was always ready to go back to school. […]
When I was growing up, my mom would tell me that it took me 36 hours to be born, but I have been the 5-minute wonder ever since. I didn’t fully understand what she was saying then. As an adult, I realize that she’s not wrong. I may have taken my sweet time entering this […]