This weekend was the class of '93's 20 year reunion. So my family packed up and headed to small town Montana to see all of the old friends. Now at this point in time everyone has children. We have the oldest ones at 12 and 10. The next oldest child was 9, so you can imagine … [Read more...]
The Silent Noise
I have been playing hockey since I was 6 years old. I remember back when I first started playing one of the first things I learned about the game was the all the noise. The one sound that stuck out the most to me was the parents yelling and screaming from the stands. The ice rink … [Read more...]
Pills-My worst enemy
My example of habituation involves pill taking. I have NEVER been very good at taking pills, to the point of when I would get sick and have to go to the doctor I would have to request to always get my medicine in liquid form. Growing up my mother would try as many tricks as she … [Read more...]
Then Suddenly… Dogs. Everywhere.
I would consider myself to be a dog person. Why else would I own five chihuahua mixes (other than the fact that it wasn't entirely my choice?) Whenever I come home from college, or even just from the local grocery store, I am greeted by five ankle-biters, biting and pawing away … [Read more...]
That Damn Clock and the Monster Balloons
I had a friend who lived in Idaho, and I used to visit her on occasion. I remember when I stayed the night, there was a clock in the living room that her husband always had to turn off. It didn't chime or anything, it just made a very loud and pronounce ticking sound. She told … [Read more...]