Snippets of a Life: a collection of short stories and cogitations

It is just past noon as you arrive early at the dentist's office for your appointment. Never one to enjoy your stay in that dreaded chair, you hope to get in early and get it over with before heading on to more enjoyable endeavors. Life unfortunately has decided to prolong your agony as you learn that the doctor is "running a little behind" today. "Hmmph", you mutter as you retake your place in the waiting room. Perusing the various magazines that litter the end table, you look for a minor ...