Has it really been 2 years–almost to the day–since I last posted “my greatest fear“? I have so many odd paranoias that I’m really surprised I’ve gone this long without sharing one. Fear not, though, as I have two in mind, and this is the first. One of my favorite foods to eat for dinner … Read more
Ever since the pandemic began, we have continued to eat food from restaurants once or twice a week…but not at restaurants. We order takeout or delivery to eat at home. Restaurants package takeout food in a variety of ways, and one of my favorites–for environmental reasons–is to use a big brown paper bag. However, there’s … Read more
Every single time I open my car door on any street, I’m worried that some driving past will swipe the door right off the car. I’m 42 years old. I’ve been driving for 25 years. Not once has a car collided with an open door. Yet I still worry it will happen. In my mind, … Read more
If I told you that you had a tick on you right now, how would you feel? Maybe a uncomfortable, a little squeamish, eager to remove it but concerned about ensuring all of it is removed? Now, imagine if I told you that you had TEN ticks on you right now. Nope nope nope, right? … Read more
There are many, many local, state, and national laws that I’m completely unaware of. But there’s one law that seems to be engrained in me and most others from a young age: It’s a felony if you tamper with someone else’s mail. The concept of a felony is scary in general, but there’s something particular … Read more
I have a long list of “greatest fear” blog posts, the purpose of which is to poke fun at myself for my odd paranoias (and to see if anyone else can relate). Today’s post is a little different, though, because it’s a very real concern. It started a few weeks ago when I read an … Read more
Tell me if something like this has ever happened to you: A few days ago, I was asked to provide my social security number (don’t worry, it was legit). This is a number I’ve said or typed hundreds of times, and it’s one of the few numbers that I really need to know. I started to say … Read more
I readily admit that most of my “greatest fears” are irrational and outlandish, like potato eyes, left turns, and face paint. Today’s fear is probably a bit more common, though you might react very differently to it than I do. Ever since I was a kid, I’ve really not liked thunderstorms. Part of it is … Read more
One of my favorite things are leftovers. Especially leftovers from a restaurant meal. When I order a sandwich or a burger at a restaurant, I almost always cut it in half and save one half for lunch the next day. However, a few times in my life, I’ve somehow forgotten to put the food in … Read more
Well, folks, we have a new greatest fear to add to the list. This is one that I wouldn’t have known about…but then it happened to real people! As reported recently by the NY Times, 16 employees at the the US embassy in Cuba became mysteriously ill last year. They experienced headaches, dizziness, and hearing … Read more