Embarrassing Stories

(Mid 1980s) In our lives, we all suffer embarrassing moments. Some more than others, and to different extremes. But in each, I believe there is something we can learn about ourselves and possibly take the opportunity to grow. I venture to say that what I long thought of as my most embarrassing experience eventually became something for which I am grateful. I turned eighteen in February, was accepted to the University of F...

I knew it was bound to happen one day - to run into someone from the scene. But not in my most bizarre nightmare would he feature under these circumstances: My mildly dysfunctional but still kinda cute fam shopping for a roadtrip. Husband trying to keep the youngest from pressing the scales, me wrestling with the machine over an unrecognised fruit-pot, daughters arguing over some sweets. There he walks by, mouthing a casu...

I used to binge-read the oldest poems and follow the authors. Never a fangirl. Not until I read a relatably titillating story from a certain author. Every time, in each story, like a virtual reality experience, I would be transported into the heroine's character and feel what she experienced. My petals would be dewy; my pearl and nipples would be erect. My breathing would deepen while my heart would beat faster as I read...