A Place for Smiles – Even if Contrived – Among the Snowflakes
(Written December 2013) This time of year it’s hard work fending off despondency because of the dreary weather. From OctoberContinue Reading
always in the middle of something
(Written December 2013) This time of year it’s hard work fending off despondency because of the dreary weather. From OctoberContinue Reading
It has been said they are man’s best friend, but since my teens I’ve had a love-hate relationship with dogs.Continue Reading
I had unusual career aspirations when I was a kid. The first career I ever remember being thrilled about inContinue Reading
There’s something about bacon that keeps bringing me back to meat. Throughout my life I’ve had many solid stints ofContinue Reading
Rush Limbaugh, about to unleash a shit-storm from his ugliest orifice, again. There is no such thing as a good-naturedContinue Reading
If recent media are to be believed, Dominique Strauss-Kahn and his pleasure-seeking libido – let’s call him Charlie – haveContinue Reading
continued from “Still Smells Like Teen Spirit – Part 1” … Morning announcements at St Lukes usually consisted of theContinue Reading
Spirituality and religion weren’t a big part of my upbringing. Emotionally, the adults in my family didn’t wear their heartsContinue Reading
Though I consider myself to be a well-spoken, civilized human being, there are times when I can be a totalContinue Reading
Now that I think back, it’s possible Ms Crank was only about 49 or 50, which isn’t that much olderContinue Reading
I had the meanest, most wretched teacher in the world when I was in grade 4. To protect the innocent,Continue Reading




