Issues of responsible gambling: or, we’re looking into life insurance

I peed into a urine jar yesterday and submitted myself to various bodily assessments to prove to a medical representative of our bank that I am of sound health to be eligible for an application for a life insurance policy. The nurse was quick, bored. He did these as routine. He also saw through what…

Perfect autumn afternoon at the park

I can feel it coming, so let me say it first: Yes, you’re probably getting sick of the photographs. But today I’ll be a little different: I’ll post these without captions, thereby freeing YOUR INTERPRETIVE WILL! … I apologise, I’ve been writing all morning and to get in gear brewed myself a pot of coffee…

Bloggers Without Makeup

In the past I’ve not shied away from posting photos of myself that may (and have) been deemed inappropriate by some people.  So when Jodie had the idea of ‘blogging without makeup’ today (ergo: celebrating ourselves as we are au naturel), I thought I’d join in. Celebrate who I am. Or rue myself. I’m good…