For the record? I have never been her baby. In fact, I reject the notion of coming out of her body. I prefer to believe I was hatched, or perhaps purchased.

I'm not lazy. I'm simply judicious about excess movement.

Expressing political opinion can be a powerful way to establish a character's voice when writing fiction.

Fletch then kisses me on the forehead before opening the cabinet under the coffeemaker to grab placemats and napkins. Retrieving these items is his job because I kind of don't like to bend. I also refuse to carry anything heavier than my purse.

I can't believe anyone would voluntarily run 26 miles. Sometimes I sit on the couch cross-legged because I don't feel like walking to the bathroom.

No, it's not a 'corpse thing.' I feel I lack the emotional capacity to deal with those in mourning.

Everyone who reads me is someone I'd like to hang out with.