A Simple Fix

For a number of years I volunteered at a facility in the city. It will remain anonymous, but I will mention that on the floor I worked, it had a number of washrooms, all of which were gender-neutral. They were huge – you could hold a small staff meeting inside. One day I was in…

Just a Stone’s, Throw Away

On February 4th I passed a kidney stone. No big deal and not my first. I knew I had one the day before. I recognized the signs. I even knew when it was ready to enter the world. Just before the momentous occasion, I could feel it moving. I knew my urologist would want it…

Another Mystery Solved

A former colleague purchased a new home. It was on the edge of town. Now I should mentioned that this fellow was mid-career but had led somewhat of a sheltered life. The word naïve comes to mind. Not long after he moved in, the smell of skunk would often appear. He asked his nearest neighbour…

What Just Happened?

I knew this day would come. I had hoped it was much later. When I go to the gym I carry a little ditty bag from station to station. It contains a towel, my music, wrist bands, etc. It also has a side pouch for water. The other day I was approaching my first station…