“What the fuck are you doing here?”I must have blacked out or something. I guess not completely out of character but when I came to I was standing in the middle of a hollowed out tree and it was dark and freezing. I shivered and wrapped my arms around my body feeling bare skin, wondering … Continue reading House Call
Shingles. The Story of My Life.
Shingles. The story of my life. Ready to write a different book. I know ya'll are used to reading more of my comedic writing but I've got some real talk about some physical and mental health issues. I've been getting recurring shingles since I was a young teen. They call it the "Chick Pox Virus" … Continue reading Shingles. The Story of My Life.
Sorry Grandma
The plane trolled into it’s terminal and like always, everyone stood up like seething beasts. I understand why this is so intimidating to an elderly person, it’s intense for me and I’m only 33. I was grabbing her cane from the overhead bin when I could feel him trying to shove himself past me. His … Continue reading Sorry Grandma
Capulálpam de Méndez
Wow, this little mountain town is surreal. Capulálpam de Méndez was built in the 1600s. The town seems as though it was set up and ready for tourists but no one ever came. Empty gift shops, restaurants, streets. Where is everyone? I think we are the only travelers here and we rarely even see locals. … Continue reading Capulálpam de Méndez
Sweet Stranger
Our trip to Oaxaca has come to an end and out of all of the photos I took, this was my favorite. I will remember this little lady forever. Everyone on the bus looked at me like I was crazy for sitting on the ground and petting her. It’s amazing how resilient animals can be … Continue reading Sweet Stranger
Old Friend
I hadn't seen her in a long time, so we made a date to catch up at a new bar in north Austin. We grew up together raising hell, but we both settled down after her rehab and my new admittance to university. Not that she was worse off, I had spent my time in … Continue reading Old Friend
Sliding Scale Therapy
"I wasn't sure you were coming today," she was startled at the site of me when she rushed past with a bowl full of chili. Smelt good. "Margaret, just ring me when she's done paying and we can get started," she winked at me. I missed my last appointment and I don't blame her for … Continue reading Sliding Scale Therapy
Tarot Bully
It was New Year's Eve. "Mom, just pick a card!" She looked terrified. "It's just tarot, you can make whatever you want of it." She looked away from me, nose high, "I don't want to, it's just not my thing." "Well, it's kinda my thing. Don't you want to step out of your box for … Continue reading Tarot Bully
Bitter Ass Bitch
When friends ask when you are going to have children...
CONVERSATIONS WITH ASSHOLES 