#153

It then occurs to me that this is what CS Lewis meant when he talked about outgrowing fairy tales. Someday, Lucy, you’ll hear that a land is cursed with winter climate and your first thought won’t be “How awful that must be!” but rather, “How cold does it get?”

#143

No one thinks you’re funny when you’re depressed.

#142

Just because I believe in something doesn’t mean I believe that it’s good.

#141

I’m just not so sure about a God who is just as generous with inexplicable death as he is with parking spots.

#140

I mean, what exactly is the point in praying for her food when her dad died six days before she was born from something the top cardiothoracic surgeons in the state explained by saying “I don’t know why this happened.”

#139

“Running in the morning is a good way to ensure that your day doesn’t get any worse.” And even though I saw it on Twitter, I hope there is some scientific truth to this meme as I set my alarm for 5 AM and set my running shoes by the door.

#138

I don’t know how to cook for one. I make too much of everything and end up with leftovers that I won’t eat.

#137

So… Apparently, “In the same way that everyone else does” is not the right thing to say when the doctor asks if you ever think about hurting yourself.

#136

If this year were a date, we would have faked an emergency and left by now.

#135

“You’re expecting that cry-eat-sleep stage.”

“I am.”

“It happens. It is normal with newborns. And how are you doing?”

“…I’m sorry. I thought we were talking about me.”