DIY Liars

Two weeks after being diagnosed with a severe allergic response to limonene and fragrance mix II, my allergist added "propolis" to the list after a delayed response marker appeared on my back.  Shit. Propolis is resin collected by honeybees used to fill crevices and to seal honeycombs.  Fucking bee glue. Confused on why I would …

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Green Hotdogs and “Poop”

My father has a weak stomach. Several years ago, I was cleaning out his refrigerator on one of my visits and found a package of hotdogs that had been there a while.   Dad, hesitant to get too close, but supervising my "toss or no-toss" operation, stops me mid throw - "Don't throw those away!!  I …

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