Best of the Rest – Joe Orozco

Going Blind and Learning How to Deal with It

Did you know blindness is the “ailment” people fear most? That’s not my choice of word. It comes from the…

My problem with holidays is not that we observe them. Christ, mothers, fathers, veterans, our great country and many others…

What do you dislike most about moving? Let’s face it. Moving likely ranks low on people’s lists of favorite things…

It’s a cold Saturday in February. I’m taking the dogs out to do their business, and across the street there’s…

At the end of this year, what are you most grateful for? I’d love to hear about it in the…

Why is there so much polarization in today’s world? That’s a tall question, and I’ve offered at least one stab…

The death of a relationship can be torture on multiple levels. You move about life wondering why no one else…

When you come across homeless people asking for money, do you give them some or keep walking? As of January…

I’ve thoroughly enjoyed writing these short form newsletter-like posts. There’s something immensely satisfying about sharing with you some of the…

Hurricanes are so devastating. Our thoughts and prayers are with the people affected by Ida. If you are able and…

I’ve spent the better part of the past week suffering from pain in my jaw. I would say it’s a…

My favorite summer activity is looking forward to the fall. I hate sweating, don’t need hot temperatures to enjoy the…

I love washing dishes by hand. It’s therapeutic. You know what’s interesting though? Using more dish soap does not make…

We’re about a month away from the return of the regular blog. I’m a little stuck on one particular post,…

We’re a little past the halfway point of 2021. That goal, or New Year’s resolution you made back in January,…