Category Archives: Day-to-Day Encounters

Musings arising from my everyday encounters with situations, people, and stuff, and probing their deep meaning for all humankind.

Could It Be Lamar’s?

Posted on 19 June 2016 by Isabel Gibson

“Khloé’s pregnant.” The drugstore cashier looks at me blankly. I gesture at the tabloid stand beside her register, to indicate the source of both my information and my confusion. “I don’t even know who Khloé is,” I admit. She’s with … Continue reading →

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Tool for this Task

Posted on 08 May 2016 by Isabel Gibson

Spring will come, as will spam. Enlivened by two videos! Continue reading →

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Where

Posted on 27 March 2016 by Isabel Gibson

An encounter with a bad situation leads me to thoughts about personal responsibility. Continue reading →

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Beauty with an Edge

Posted on 06 March 2016 by Isabel Gibson

A cosmetics store encounter leads to a new insight. Continue reading →

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Father Knows Best

Posted on 31 January 2016 by Isabel Gibson

A lesson from my father that has stood the test of time. Continue reading →

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Gross!

Posted on 27 December 2015 by Isabel Gibson

Playing games is harder than it looks. Continue reading →

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Two Down

Posted on 20 December 2015 by Isabel Gibson

Travel may expand my consciousness; it does little for my mental acuity in the here-and-now. Continue reading →

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Flu Shots and Seat Belts

Posted on 01 November 2015 by Isabel Gibson

Some thoughts on the nature of advice, triggered by a flu shot. Continue reading →

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Anonymous, Eponymous, Eunonymous

Posted on 25 October 2015 by Isabel Gibson

Who thought up this plant, anyhow? In fact, who thought up any of them? Continue reading →

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