“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
So I’m teaching summer school again — in Rome, NY — and the more things change the more they stay the same. Last year they cut way back on both staffing and on programming, but this year things are back to some sense of semi-normalcy. Instead of having just 2 teachers and 2 subjects for … Continue reading Summer in Rome
“If you love me, won’t you let me know?” ~Coldplay Apparently love makes the world go ’round. It’s responsible for some of the most massive structures known to man, for the fall of kings, and for the uncanny ability it has to turn a rainy day into a sunny one. Of course it can also … Continue reading Four-Letter Word
Dear Journal, I thought that in my regular life there was a juggling act, with the juxtaposition of wanting to spend time with my family, having to work every day, and getting in some sleep every now and again. But this summer takes the cake in terms of having my schedule locked up, squeezing me … Continue reading Dear Journal: All This Juggling
We rode in a huge bus down the myriad streets of Dublin, with all the amenities of home, but the bathroom was a little small. We visited a statue of James Joyce, piling out of the bus with wild abandon, glad not to be cooped up anymore. But my eye was drawn to the red … Continue reading Red Door
“Write about a time you said no.” I will preface this by letting you know that I hardly ever say no. If it’s a tough assignment I honestly believe I can do it, and I will often strain myself trying to do it despite evidence to the contrary. If it’s an invitation to karaoke night … Continue reading 300 Writing Prompts: #85
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