by Heather Christie | Jan 2, 2018 | All The Other Stuff, Let's Laugh |
I was at the mall the other day, rushing into Boscov’s to buy some lipstick, when I caught the reflection of an older woman wearing the same leopard print coat that I was wearing. Hmm . . . that’s funny. I’d purchased my threads at the Coach Outlet store thirty-five... read more
by Heather Christie | Dec 6, 2017 | All The Other Stuff |
The room is dim—the only source of light is the late afternoon sun sneaking through the wavy glass windowpanes and dancing across the deep sills. A huge tree stands against a plaster white wall. There is a tall wooden ladder, its legs splayed, perched next to the... read more
by Heather Christie | Dec 4, 2017 | All The Other Stuff |
No sooner had I cleaned up Thanksgiving dinner that it hit me. Sure as the sun would rise, Black Friday would dawn and Cyber Monday would follow. The holiday shopping could not be delayed any longer. Time to face the crowds, the credit cards, and the capitalist... read more
by Heather Christie | Oct 24, 2017 | All The Other Stuff |
On my computer screen, a grainy black and white photograph stares at me. It’s jarring how young he was. And how handsome. And that he was dead at forty-one—an age younger than I am now. His obituary photo is all that pops up when I Google his name—the single evidence... read more
by Heather Christie | Sep 30, 2016 | All The Other Stuff, Heather's Blog |
Wayne Dyer says, “Loving People live in a loving world. Hostile people live in a hostile world. Same world.” Turn on the TV or radio, pick two channels, and you’ll find opposing interpretations of humanity. Refuges good. Immigration bad. The sky is falling. Everything... read more
by Heather Christie | Jul 8, 2016 | All The Other Stuff, Heather's Blog |
It’s said that the worst fate for a writer is to be burdened with a happy childhood. In my memories, the sun is always shining. The snow is pure white and the perfect consistency with which to build a snowman. My parents don’t yell or scream. The whole family eats a... read more
