If you’re an Aldi shopper, and you haven’t experienced it yet… I hope you never have to. Because the first time I entered the store after they rearranged everything — it was shocking. The desperation, the confusion, the disbelief among all the shoppers was palpable. Nearby, I heard a hoarse whisper, “I don’t understand. I was just in here yesterday.” And it all happened overnight. While we slept. I’ve been in and out a few times now. I’ve had some time to process the chaos. A

I originally wrote and published this blog following Gene's death in 2020. When Gene Powers asked, “How are you?” he really meant it. ...

The first time it happened was in the middle of last year. I was putting on my mascara (ginger eyelash ladies unite!), so naturally I was trying to get so close to the mirror as to be literally INSIDE my reflection. Then I pulled back and smiled. And there they were. My eye wrinkles.  My first thought was Oh, YAY! ... followed quickly by my second thought, which was Oh, shit. I returned to my first emotion. Admiration. Pride. And a little bit of wonder, honestly. Because it’s

October 26, 2022 It all started with my hairdryer dying on me. My house was cold when I woke up because during fall in Georgia, no one...

Day 1 I would like to note that the moment I opened the letter and saw JURY SUMMONS in huge, intimidating letters at the top of the page, all I could think of was the short story “The Lottery” by Shirley Jackson (most famously known as the author of “The Haunting of Hill House.”) If you aren’t familiar with it… Google it. First of all, there are a lot of people here. And I mean… A LOT. Second of all… did you know that potential jurors can in fact: 1. Bring their cell phones a