Tag Archives: IdeaJones
Peeing In Humanity’s Pool
Etiquette has always interested me. I noticed as a little kid that there were different rules for different people and situations. Mom pointed out early on that we don’t speak the same way to the minister as we do to … Continue reading
#QuarantineLife: Your Next Adventure
A therapist told me once that one of the most important things in life was to have something, even a small thing, to look forward to. In times of crisis, when it seems all of life is about the now … Continue reading
Isolation Update: Social Norms for Social Animals
Hi, there (wherever “there” is). First off, update from isolation. Almost at the end of week 2 in this room. I’ve been asked how I’m doing after two weeks alone in a room I can’t leave, and I think I’m … Continue reading
(“Don’t) Hold My Hand
We should have been doing this all along. Stuff comes through all the time, flu, stomach collywobblers, root rot. Wash your hands for at least 20 seconds. Two times through “Happy Birthday To You” will do it, but I feel … Continue reading
Likes (The Idea Of) Walking In The Rain
Dear Guy From The Computer Dating Service Who Keeps Messaging Me: You seem like a nice guy. It even says in your profile that you’re “mature,” which is not a claim many people can honestly make, so mad props to … Continue reading →