So, to add to a momentous day, I corrected a misconception that my family had held for at least fifteen years and came out to them as straight.

All of us have to make some accommodations and allowances if we are to live with another person.

Humans often fail to see what is close to them and obvious to others.

You’re unbelievable,’ said Rosie. ‘Look at me when I’m talking.’ I kept looking out the window. I was already over-stimulated. ‘I know what you look like.

What would you like?" "A skinny decaf latte." This is a ridiculous form of coffee, but I did not point it out.

I set out to write a screenplay but, since my early 20s, had dreamed of writing a novel.

I could not see the speedometer, and was not accustomed to travelling in an open vehicle, but I estimated that we were consistently exceeding the speed limit. Discordant sound, wind, risk of death—I tried to assume the mental state that I used at the dentist.