I hardly ever just tell a story for the story’s sake, but this one was so hilarious I can’t help recounting it here. Indeed, my daughter still tells random strangers this story when we’re in line at the grocery store and there’s more than one person in line ahead of us. I’ve told her before … Continue reading Booty Call
It’s more than just the title of a Gin Blossoms song from the early ’90s. It makes people go from mild-mannered to schizo in a span of mere seconds, or over the course of relentless weeks, months, or even years. It kills relationships more often than anything else. Yeah, sure. You were growing apart before … Continue reading Hey Jealousy
“Fears are theoretical manifestations of inner turmoil made real.” “The world needs both evil and good to exist, and it is often difficult to tell the difference between the two.” “If you have any doubts about a pending decision, wait a while longer. Never jump into something with half your heart.” “The smartest man is … Continue reading The Further Sayings of Theodicus
Kids are pretty slick when they wish to be, or when you haven’t been looking and then you suddenly turn around to face them again. My children are no exception, but for some reason they seem to be craftier than most, particularly the older they get. “Daddy, how come I can’t eat two cookies, but … Continue reading No. You Don’t Love Them “The Same.”
Do you remember when the new building went in downtown and you were overjoyed? It was 50 stories high, easily the tallest building you had ever seen in person. And you had gone down to watch the men working (they sometimes whistled at you), knowing that someday you would be able to go inside. Then … Continue reading The Tevin Campbell Syndrome
I saw you today In my periphery An echo of the shadow of a sigh Escaped my throat So amazed I saw you today Walking swiftly past With that tell-tale smile That you used to reserve for me Polished up for the day I saw you today Arm in arm with her The one who … Continue reading Where You Belong: A Poem
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