Why did “humiliation” become a bad word? “Humility” has connotations of virtue, whereas as “humiliation” is more like “degrading” (I suppose “degradation” would be the more accurate word to compare it to grammatically. However, as a scientist, that one has chemical connotations that I can’t get over, so you’ll need to excuse the grammar today). … Continue reading Humiliation
Author: Kia
Much to Learn: The Middle
With thanks to Paolo of Wholebean and I Mark and Sarah's story began here Sarah bounced up the steps to her front door before the motion sensor for the light even activated. Although a bit woozy from too much time at the pub, her happiness provided more than enough energy to speed her quick trip home. … Continue reading Much to Learn: The Middle
The Blind Leading the Sighted
It takes a lot for a sight to qualify as strange on the streets of New York City. That’s why the blind man being lead by the elbow didn’t even register as remarkable. The fact that the man doing the leading was finding his way with a white cane, however, gave me pause and a … Continue reading The Blind Leading the Sighted
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Vivian slid between the soft sheets, and immediately felt that something was wrong. This was supposed to be the way of things, and yet the feeling was off. She had been looking forward to this night for so long, yearning for when her day would end by simply slipping into bed. She had expected to … Continue reading 366
Kissing
I hate it. I think I just never got beyond the five-year-old “boys are icky” phase in this particular area. I realise I’m supposed to like this. It’s supposed to be a sign of intimacy, a physical manifestation of love. But it makes me cringe a little. Even with Sir. Except there’s another layer with … Continue reading Kissing
Rorschach Test
I came across this logo while on holiday, and it certainly gave me pause. Elegant but sensual. Innocent but suggestive. . . Or, yes, I suppose it could also be a tooth if one wanted to be vanilla about things.
Much to Learn: Square Meal
Sarah and Mark's story began here With thanks to Paolo of Wholebean and I “Gah!” Sarah cried out and stuck her singed fingertips in her mouth. She cursed her clumsiness as she hopped back and forth, trying to soothe the burn and return the wayward onion bits to the pan. She thought back to one of … Continue reading Much to Learn: Square Meal
Happy Blog Day to Me!
One year ago today, I made my first posting here. It's been a busy year. Most would think that starting a blog while in the process of moving and changing jobs would be a bad idea, but I've found it a source of structure and comfort. It's nice to have something completely within my control … Continue reading Happy Blog Day to Me!
Tandem
The bicycle was old and rusted, a deep crack running the length of the second seat while foam spewed forth from under the first of the two. Trish smiled as she set aside the old blanket that had been covering the thing. She had known there were treasures hiding in the attic, but had hardly expected … Continue reading Tandem
Much to Learn: Back to School
With thanks to Paolo of Wholebean and I Sarah and Mark's Story began here It was a mad scramble. Sarah had unpacked, though there was a big difference between simply unpacking and truly settling in. Her uniform was here. . . somewhere. "Somewheres," more likely. She remembered seeing the bits and pieces as she had hurriedly … Continue reading Much to Learn: Back to School
Acknowledging Imperfection 