Some fortunate people have loving and mature parents, go to great schools, and get initiated into the adult world with the support of amazing mentors. Some – not all – of those lucky few make a terrific life for themselves and, hopefully, others. The rest…
Imagine this: you’ve leant your best friend your cherished slow cooker; she knows how much you value it. Even so, it eventually comes back broken. When confronted with the obvious, she either denies anything happened at her end, or swears it was already broken. If…
I’m travelling across the US, and right now I’m between Albequerque, New Mexico and Amarillo, Texas, in a tiny motel with no amenities. The only internet access is at the Dairy Queen beside it, and it’s too slow to be very useful. I’m trying for…