by D. L. Koontz | Jun 14, 2012 | Journal, Life Ever-Changing, The Dare
It was just a quotation. There, on the page, amidst a sea of other pithy passages. One of those finely honed constructs of words that make it into the quotation collections on my shelf. The kind that make you mumble, “That’s clever,” or, because...
by D. L. Koontz | Apr 27, 2012 | Journal, Life Ever-Changing, Sense and Nonsense
Many people say that they wish they were the person their dogs think they are. I wish I was the person my friends’ answering messages imply I am. Over the past year, I’ve listened to the following messages: “Hi Deb. Long time no talk. You’re...
by D. L. Koontz | Apr 18, 2012 | Journal, Life Ever-Changing
When the workload is heavy, my mind drifts to “perfect” moments. Those moments usually involve being free of work, sitting in a reclining lawn chair reading a good book, sipping iced tea, and listening to the birds and the wind in the trees. No schedules, no...
by D. L. Koontz | Apr 9, 2012 | Journal, Life Ever-Changing, Sense and Nonsense
Many years ago, when I was smack-dab in the midst of my workaholic stage — a penchant I inherited from my father — I vacationed with my then-husband and another couple for eight days in Cancun. Prior to the trip my routine each week was thus: 50+ hours as a public...