December 2010
10 posts
Circle of Life, Ebb and Flow
Old friends, comfortably and simultaneously uncomfortably gathered, bury her father.
Someone’s unwanted children are born to an exuberant couple who will love them and raise them.
I never expected either. Much less in the same day that my country offered some recognition of my brothers’ and sisters’ service and an all but down-and-out President proves his power. Maybe...
Makin' A List
Lord, I started really concentrating on all the moving parts and bells and whistles. Um, like, there’s a lot. I don’t even think the owner of the place I managed ever thought of all the things…(comfort wasn’t on his list fershure).
When I Met You In The Restaurant
I awoke in the middle of the night, interrupting a vivid and lovely dream. I was at my 28th high school reunion and my core swimmer friends were all together. Everyone had aged well and interestingly. David Green and I embraced. Jill gave a kiss. And when Andrew Linde hugged me, he whispered in my ear “I’m gay. And, I’m A PARTY!”
I awoke crying, startled, my heart...
Lemmings
It just occurred to me that we’ve become a society of lemmings. Where’s the original thought? Where’s bravery? Where’s listening to the other?
Gone Daddy, Gone.
(see, i’m brave enough and original enough not to spell it write the first fucking time. oy)
