I’ll be here
I’m sitting in an airport. My flight home boards in about 40 minutes. It’s Chicago O’Hare. This is a busy airport. People walking to their gates. People walking to get food. People talking on their phones. People looking at their phones while they walk. People wheeling luggage behind them. Families stopped in the middle of […]
Meany Sam
My two children are perennially conjuring all types of ridiculousness. They create characters, give them names and have them engage in several varieties of tomfoolery. It’s one of my favorite things about them. For example, I recently made the acquaintance of Suzy Kee, her brother Natole (pronounced Nah-tol-eh), their sister Gwots and the littlest brother, Tudrow. […]
Chug-a-chug-a-choo-choo
I burned my finger on the grill. 650℉. This blister is quite the accessory. The following morning I encouraged my back to freak out while moving a “portable” basketball net by myself. At least my children were there to witness it while they waited for the bus. (“Daddy’s fine. Have a great day.”) Then, while […]
A viper in a vacuum
When your body has been under extreme pressure you need a time of decompression. Divers know this. The longer they’re down there, the more important it becomes. They must pay close attention to their ascent. Decompress too rapidly and bad things, man. Inert gases that have been dissolved under high pressure turn into bubbles that […]
Life is like whiskey
I’ll say life is like whiskey. Which is a beautiful creation if kept in good graces. And a fare weather friend when we choose not to. Which reminds me of the consequences of our choices, intended or otherwise. Some good. Some regrettable. Some bring no choice at all, when we are chosen to be subject […]
A Eulogy for Greed
(Please join me in welcoming our guest author, TJ Muraca…) Today we gather to bury Greed. Many of you were probably very close with Greed so this day may weigh heavy on your heart. That being said, it is unknown how many of you may be here because you miss him dearly and how many […]
Thunder at the doorstep
There is thunder at the doorstep. You can smell it in the air. The oil the earth releases before it rains. It’s unmistakable. Like magic. It’s a warning. It’s an alarm. But we aren’t alarmed by how alarmed we all are. While everyone is armed. Charmed, I’m sure. And that’s what’s so alarming about it […]
Pardon your weakness
You possess weaknesses. All different flavors, too. They show up whenever they like. Sometimes you can scurry ’em around the side of the house and into the shed until company leaves. Sometimes they walk right in without knocking. Don’t they like to mingle, too? They shake everyone’s hand with that clammy palm and lukewarm smile. […]
A Eulogy for Pride
This is a eulogy for our dear friend, Pride. That’s what you’re supposed to say. That the deceased was dear. And beloved. And will be missed. Poppycock. His absence will be noticed. His presence won’t be mourned. Nobody was more right, more often, than Pride. Everybody knew it. He made sure. Pride knew that he […]
