“Tonight’s the night. It’s gonna be alright. ‘Cuz I love you, girl. Ain’t nobody gonna stop us now.” ~Rod Stewart Rod Stewart had the number 1 song in America during the week I was born in late 1976. That was back when he was singing songs that were produced specifically for him, not singing the … Continue reading Tonight’s the Night (Gonna Be Alright)
“Where I grew up there weren’t many trees. Where there was we’d tear them down and use them on our enemies.” ~Peace On Earth, U2 I grew up in 2 different places: the chaos of Southwest Philadelphia, and the insular bubble of the Adventist church. While these distinct places warred with each other for possession … Continue reading The Southwest Philly / Adventist Dichotomy
A friend of mine has some amazing body art, some incredibly intricate designs all over her body. In fact, I think the only spots I’ve seen on her that weren’t covered were her neck, her face, and her hands. Every time I see her I study one or more of them and find patterns and … Continue reading To Tattoo or Not to Tattoo
Front doors are for show around here. In winter the wreaths come out and adorn them, sprucing up their usually lifeless bodies for a month or two before going back into the attic for another year. Summer brings a fresh paint job — sometimes white, sometimes blue — and as people pass they gasp in … Continue reading These Front Doors
“What is a date really, but a job interview that lasts all night? The only difference is that in not many job interviews is there a chance you’ll wind up naked.” ~Jerry Seinfeld As a kid I wanted to be a comedian. It was going to be Jerry Seinfeld and me (and not necessarily in … Continue reading Just Like Jerry Seinfeld
A little over a year ago my nephew graduated from a prestigious high school just outside of Philadelphia, and we took a trip down from upstate New York to be a part of the festivities. It was a wonderful trip in the car with competing sounds. You see, I have to listen to my music … Continue reading Snapshot Stories #1
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