Jenny L. Hassell 
Man, it’s summer and there is water everywhere—ponds, rivers, lakes, oceans, swimming pools —and yet here we are, curled up in $8 Sam’s Club pants, avoiding water like it’s the flu. Whether it’s fear, trauma, or just a healthy dose of “hell no,” there are a million good reasons to stay dry. And you know … Read more
Treat Trucks Blocked by Mean Cats: 700 Yums Waitin’, No Go! So many hoomans on this app barkin’ ‘bout Israel starvin’ the pups in Gaza, but there’s, like, 700 treat trucks waitin’! You silly tail-chasers think it’s the fetchers (Israelis/IDF) stoppin’ the nom-noms? NOPE. They tryna deliver da yum. The roadblock? It’s da mean cats—Hamas. … Read more
What God Wouldn’t Let Me Ignore“But God demonstrates his own love for us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” — Romans 5:8 Some people just bring out the worst in me. Like, the blood-pressure-spiking, passive-aggressive-prayer-level worst. You’ve encountered them, I’m sure. They interrupt when you’re talking. They roll their eyes … Read more
Previously on DOOL: The chaos from the HOA meeting had barely settled when something strange started happening in Hawthorne Grove. At first, it was just a rumor. A whisper. A suggestion. But by the time Sawyer noticed it for herself, there was no denying it—something was happening. It started with Cheryl, of course. The woman … Read more
Let’s slap a label on that work you do that nobody sees. I’m calling it “invisible work”. You don’t clock in for it. There’s no paycheck, no round of applause at the end of the day. It doesn’t go on a résumé. But it piles up anyway—quietly, steadily, until you’re carrying so much that you … Read more
Golden Garbage Can Award Recipient #001 Chris wins: Most Smug Use of the Phrase “Threat to Democracy” in a 24-Hour Cycle. Man I got about 11 bones to pick with this guy. I’m pissed at him because I absolutely loved the Marvel movies, and Captain America was my very favorite. I probably watched Winter Soldier 15 … Read more
Hey Jesus. I want the President to do well. Friend, it’s good that you’re lifting up your heart for your leader. Scripture calls us to pray for those in authority and to seek their welfare: Pray with purpose: “First of all, then, I urge that petitions, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for all people—for … Read more