You've heard of Dean's Lists? This ain't that, but it is a collection of my scribblings, published or otherwise. Enjoy!
Lost (and Found) Weekend
Most people look forward to their weekends. A break from the dreary work week. A chance to reset and recharge. Me? I’ve spent many lost weekends puttering around the house, maybe getting a couple of small things done but mostly sitting on the couch, scrolling through…
Mending
This post was originally going to be yet another entry in the now ongoing “Surreal” series, as at this point it doesn’t seem to end. I’m recovering from my SECOND hernia surgery, and my 80-year-old Dad is going in for a triple-bypass next month. Really??? But,…
My Surreal Year – The Sequel
And like most sequels, it’s way worse than the original. How do you top breaking a limb and almost laying someone off on the same day? Fast forward a couple of months. My Mother, whose cognitive and physical abilities have been in a slow, steady decline…
A Very Surreal Day
I broke my elbow last week. Funny story, really. I was already at the hospital for a doctor’s appointment, his office is in the adjacent medical offices. While walking out of the parking garage, I tripped on one of those cement wheel stops and hit the…
My Life in Bottle Caps
My wife gave me this as a gift years ago. It currently hangs in our dining room. I had big plans. I was writing a beer blog, thinking I was going to be the next Jay Brooks. This was going to fit right into it. I…
Caffeine and Goal Setting
Like most commute-weary suburbanites, I am a caffeine addict. And like most addicts, when your supply gets interrupted, you’ll resort to drastic measures to get it back. So it was with my coffee maker. I have one of those single-serve, individual pod coffee machines. I recently…