Monthly Archives: June 2010
Death by Automobile, Put Your Phone Away
Slowly, like everything else in my life at the moment, the trivia is bringing greater success. We have yet to collect anything tangible, but the pride factor makes the evening worth the bar tab. The right coupling of people is … Continue reading
We Talk About Peaking at The Right Time
You peak a little early; you don’t win. You peak a little late; you don’t win. I’m alone in my home. I’ve moved the dog’s bed into the living room to rest next to me while I’m on the couch. … Continue reading
It’s Closer Than We Imagined, Mike
I shaved my head today. Well, I didn’t. I paid someone to shave my head. Nobody thinks it looks good. This makes me like it more. I’ve always been that guy. My mother made me that way. There is a … Continue reading
He Seems Really Intelligent, So I Hope He Thinks I’m Smart
Everybody thinks they could play baseball or be a stand-up comedian. I’m convinced that I can’t do either. The night lags. This is the slow day of the week. The single day, you know, one out of seven, when there … Continue reading
Thirteen Years is a Long Time
The prodding of the past school year has faded enough. Only enough. The excitement has also dwindled, reduced to a pacing and an excuse to leave the house. Maybe walk the dog. Maybe spend some money. In the summer there … Continue reading
