Do sports matter? Of course not. And absolutely. High-level sports have kicked off again with the return to action of Germany’s Bundesliga. They’re playing in empty stadiums, and five substitutions are allowed per match, instead of the usual three (although only three chances to sub per regulation, and an extra chance during extra time). SubstitutesContinue reading “If You Kick A Soccer Ball In The Forest …”
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Money Matters, Volume I: (Non)professional Advice From Years In The Trenches
Things I wish I could have said during years working member service for a credit union.
A Windfall In The Age Of Pandemic
Look what arrived today. No, better than doughnuts. Even better than surprise doughnuts. …. Those of you who read my earlier narrative will not be surprised at my new definition of windfall. No, you may not have my address. Yes, I know who my true friends are. Today marks the dawn of my new careerContinue reading “A Windfall In The Age Of Pandemic”
What You Think About At 1 AM When You Want To Stop Thinking About Coronavirus, Volume 1
You know who should be die-hard environmentalists? The lazy. “Sorry, honey, I can’t mow the lawn. I found a patch of clover with five honey-bees. Think of the bees.” “He was a really cute dog. I mean, I’m not a rabid dog person.” But then again, who is? My daughter: “What if we lived atContinue reading “What You Think About At 1 AM When You Want To Stop Thinking About Coronavirus, Volume 1”
You’re A Jerk, Chicken
Hobbes, Wonderwing, and Kylo Hen are entering their emo phase. So I’ll definitely be ready to be a parent to a teenager.
Notes On Surviving A Pandemic With White Privilege, Or Tales Of Mild Inconvenience
Chicks grow insanely fast for creatures with no survival instinct. When we realized we would be confined to home for some time, we naturally thought of the food chain, as in our supply line for organic if not-exactly-free-range eggs. So like most of America, we quickly secured three chicks, named Wonderwing (named by the sixContinue reading “Notes On Surviving A Pandemic With White Privilege, Or Tales Of Mild Inconvenience”
Making A Negroni Like Stanley Tucci
As the Shelter-In-Place requirements linger, anyone with any imagination is required (by law, I think) to imagine a dystopian world to come, where we’ve descended into a loose affiliation of warring kingdoms or houses, like Game of Thrones but with fewer dragons. You know who came out on top, at least on the TV series?Continue reading “Making A Negroni Like Stanley Tucci”
When I Knew I’m Getting Older
I’ve always known I’m getting older, because “d’uh.” I know I’m 40. I get that. But I’ve always felt like that’s a mistake. I’m not middle-aged; I can’t be, because I still use Star Wars pillowcases on a regular basis. I’m not denying reality. I’m not Peter Pan. I know I’m an adult, judging byContinue reading “When I Knew I’m Getting Older”
The Rules
The only rules: there are no rules. Unless I decide to make some up. Will I add links to other people’s works? Maybe. Will I mix serious and ‘funny’? Maybe on separate pages. Who knows? Well, one rule: don’t be a troll or a jerk. That’s just not nice and I’m not worth your timeContinue reading “The Rules”
Writing At 1 AM 