The coffee monkey on my back

I love caffeine. It’s a serious and lasting love I’ve had since I was a teenager. I grew up in a religious denomination that teaches not to defile your temple (body) with drugs like caffeine. It wasn’t a “you’re going to hell” prohibition, but it was certainly discouraged. As a result, I didn’t learn to …
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I reject your reality…

I love that quote from Adam Savage. The reality I’m rejecting today is that I’m old enough to have a 21-year-old daughter. Yesterday we celebrated Munchkin’s 21st birthday.  Facebook’s On This Day reminded me that 5 years ago today, she got her driver’s license.  She then drove her Dad and I back to my house …
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