The third Saturday in October, I woke up to a text from my sister, Shannon. She let me know that she and her husband, Aaron, were headed to the State Fair of Texas with my four-and-a-half-year-old niece. I screamed to Paris, who was in the shower, that as soon as he was out, we were … Continue reading That’s Fair
I’m stupid with my money, but that’s pretty obvious about me considering I went to law school. Not only that, I also just buy stupid stuff. The award for stupidest purchase likely belongs to the brand-new motorcycle I bought in 2018.This purchase was deemed medically stupid by an actual doctor. That year, before beginning my … Continue reading Bye Bye Bike
Early last summer when the virus reemerged even worse than before, people tried finding safe ways to connect with those most vulnerable. I ended up involved in one of those ways by virtue of an outdoor parade at a retirement community. Paris and I stood, mask on, among a crowd of volunteers on a street … Continue reading Have A Day (Happy)
On the Pulaski stop of the orange line, headed toward Chicago’s Midway Airport, a man stepped into my train car wearing no pants. From the waist up, he was quite dapper, wearing a beige sport coat, a matching button down, and a dark tie, neatly knotted. His hair was a bit wild, a mess of … Continue reading I Love You, You Monster
This week, amidst the Texas freeze, I found myself crouched in front of my house in the snow with my brother-in-law, Aaron, absolutely vexed by my water meter cover. It’s a circle of metal, about the size of a personal pan pizza, and can be removed with an aptly named “water meter box key” which … Continue reading Won’t You Be My Helper?
Heather vs. the World 