work Archives - Alison Ver Halen

The Rat Race: Part I

He had so much potential, but there he was, just sightseeing with his kids. Said he was taking some time off.

“I’ll consider it,” said Banks. “Maybe just one more scotch to help clear my head.”

I didn’t love this book by Louisa May Alcott, but I’m still glad I read it when I did.

“She made a fortune working as a circus freak.”

On any other day she probably wouldn’t have even noticed him, but today she felt a fleeting sense of envy at the sight of him.

“The next time I have a near-death experience, you’ll be the first to know.”

“Say what you will about the man, I still say he’s a fox. Even if he is crazy.”

When were you going to tell me you got cast in the starring role of a new TV series?

Alex finds that self-employment has a learning curve and Mike shares some bad news.

Marginalizing entire populations helps no one.