While caught up in the enthrallment of National Novel Writing Month, I might need to do a spotlight every other day or so. Yes, yes, look over there, see how fabulous so-and-so is (let me distract you from the shambles that is my blog). There are times when being altruistic has possible selfish connotations.
Personally, I do nice things for other people because a) it makes ME feel good, b) they say nice things about me afterwards, and c)[...]
Archive for November 1st, 2008
I don’t handle it well. Never have really. I’ve always been the sort to crumple up at the first sign of it. Wincing and cringing like an animal who’s seen one too many petting zoos. I have a long, vivid memory, and pain is the sharp side of that double-edged sword.
I’ve never had to endure much. No broken bones. No serious health problems beyond some “growing pains” (read calcium deficiency) that plagued me into[...]
