Some friends have decided to tie the knot.   Not sure why they want to go ruin a good thing after all these years, but the date has been set.  Sounds like a reason to party (like we ever need a reason!). 

The bride doesn’t want a bachelorette party.  At our/… Read full post »

It is nice to read some good news today.

I started following this case many years ago.  My sons were shocked that Mom already knew about it when they were told me the story after becoming fans of Henry Rollins and Black Flag.  

This tragedy&nbs… Read full post »

Laughter is a mighty sword in the daily battle against despair and apathy. 

Below are two emails that have been around awhile.  The open call for mortifying disclosures had me rummaging through old email to find the stories.  These were sent to me during some… Read full post »

I own tons of red dishes.   

I did not want the red dishes.  They are the life my mother wanted for me. 

It was a losing battle to dissuade her from this obsession that I posses fine dinnerware.

I now own an absolute gluttony and excess of red dishes. 

Perha… Read full post »

Lies I Believed

This will be easy.

Don’t worry, everything is fine.

This won’t hurt.

I finished my homework.

It is not about the money.

I will be there.

Do what you want, I don’t care.

I love you.

Lies I Did Not Believe

Things won’t get any worse..

I… Read full post »

What a delight, that smoky pre taste/smell as the aroma hits the back of the throat just before the taste buds register. Ah, cocktail hour. Maker’s Mark, most often with Coke (never Pepsi) but neat if the day warrants. The pleasure unique, it has no substitute.

An early memory, Dad teaching… Read full post »