Posts by Mark Goodson

The Miracle of Suffering

This is the Miracle of the Mundane’s 150th post. That means I’ve redefined the ordinary 150 times. So many times...

The Squirrel

I came home on the first Friday after a full week teaching with a few expectations. We, my wife and...

Labor Day

Calling someone the low man on the totem pole is misusing what the low man on the totem pole meant...

Water in the Canyon

There is a stream at the bottom of the canyon. From my window seat, it appears to be a small...

The Return of the Fiend

I can explain, I promise. Just hear me out. First, before you judge, know and understand that it was a...

The Tragedy I’m Happy Happened

I spent the first ten days of August without the use of my cellphone. It changed more of my routine...

Glacial Time

The room was a mess of chairs and tables. An assortment of pads and plastic. Furnished by whatever people brought...

34

Today I turn 34. Halve that and I’m still using a fake ID to buy cigarettes. Double it and we’ll...

Vacation Evacuations

Saturday, we ended a family vacation that lasted 17 nights, 5 states, a round trip plane ride, and a border...

Gift of Desperation

My wife and I notice when we do or say the things that we promised ourselves we would never do...

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