Month: August, 2009

It was a dark and stormy night…

I admit it. I love that opening line, tired and dragged out and rode-to-death as it is. Sue me, sue me, shoot arrows through me. But it’s also the first line of the round robin (very) short story we’re going to write; me, and yous — you game? Aw, come on. There are several – [...]

Too much undone

Boo hoo. As I sit here drinking coffee and reading news, I realize that in 48 hours, I’ll be driving to school for my contract day — and there’s a whole lot I didn’t get done this summer. I know — I’m fortunate to have a summer break at all (such as it was). That’s [...]

If and how and where

If you wanted to disappear in this highly technological age, when almost anything and anyone can be found, how would you do it? Where would you go? Well, first thing I’d do is ask Osama bin Laden for some expertise on the subject. Thasswhat I’d do. But since I wouldn’t actually be able to find [...]

RNF XXV

Random Neuron Firings I did not know there has been a tiger shelter operating in my town for the last 10 years. Odd. Good Monday to you – I hope your weekend was delightful! Before I get to my day, which largely consists of being chained to this box, updating tour accounts, some RNFs: So [...]

Cuts both ways

It’s no secret to my family and friends that I possess slightly more than a passing interest in the Beatles, to include their history, their influence on popular culture, what inspired them, and the occasional darkness that fed their collective genius. However, this decades-long quest has also revealed some uncomfortable truths about them. Shouldn’t surprise [...]