Monthly Archives: September 2021

Sometimes You’re the Windshield

Posted on September 20, 2021 by Laura Alford, PhD

Sometimes you’re the bug. I arose before my alarm went off, well-rested and in high spirits this morning. That should have set me on edge. Instead, I was like Cinderella before the ball– beset upon by the bluebird of happiness. … Continue reading →

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Churn Butter on Me: An Ode to US 167 S

Posted on September 8, 2021 by Laura Alford, PhD

Some roads could jar loose fillings right out of one’s teeth with a single, well-placed, deceptive pothole. Lanes near an intersection are susceptible to excessive wear and tear– the physics of oversized loads grinding to a halt warps the pavement, … Continue reading →

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Me, Myself, & Monterey

Posted on September 2, 2021 by Laura Alford, PhD

Hermits are crotchety for a reason. Their interactions are limited to watering silent orchids, thwarting random ant invasions, and forcibly, but humanely, removing unwanted spiders from the lavatory. Are hermits lonely? Absolutely. Do they want company? Absolutely NOT! Imagine if … Continue reading →

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