The View from a Drawbridge

Tag: problem

  • Making It All Better

    Couldn’t we all use a bit of healing these days?

  • Ranting Just Got Harder

    A rant about not being able to rant.

  • “What’s Your Problem?”

    Healthy relationships thrive on communication.

  • Let Me Solve Your Problem

    Trying to learn that not everyone wants my advice.

  • Welcome to Elsewhere

    Elsewhere is an elusive place.

  • Patient. Until I’m Not.

    I had a full-blown meltdown in public.

  • Devictimization

    “…people don’t ask victims for solutions.”

  • Are You Sure?

    From a recent conversation: Me: “I need someone from maintenance to come out and remove some car parts from the middle of my drawbridge, as they are backing up traffic.” “Um… That drawbridge is no longer in our system.” “Er, yes it is. I think you’re thinking of the Montlake Bridge.” “Are you sure?” “Yes,…

  • First World Problems

    Have you ever tried to find a last-minute dog sitter for a holiday weekend? Especially when you have a dog with a history of chewing on people? It’s no picnic, believe me. I asked 8 different sitters, and had no luck whatsoever. Come on. I just want a romantic weekend with my new boyfriend! Waaaaaah!…

  • On Doing Diddly-Squat

    Lately I’ve been reading a lot of dystopian novels. Given the current state of this country, I figure it can’t hurt to be prepared for the end of the world. Every author has his or her own idea of what is going to take out the bulk of the human race, but it always seems…