Today is the summer solstice. It is the longest day of the year and the official first day of summer. On this day, twenty years ago, I was twenty-one years old and would have been living in Sea Isle City, […]
This morning during my walk, I saw something disturbing. A portion of the street around Philadelphia’s City Hall was blocked off. At least ten military vehicles were parked close by, and soldiers wearing sand-colored camo, helmets, and holding large machine […]
Fifteen years ago, as Saturday night rolled into Sunday morning of Memorial Day Weekend, I drove drunk on I-95 and fell asleep behind the wheel. My car slammed into the lefthand guardrail and was totaled, though I was not seriously […]
Yes, it is the unofficial start of summer 2020! It doesn’t feel like it. Maybe it’s a result of today’s rain. Maybe it’s due to the temps. in the low 60s in Philly. Maybe it’s because I have been stuck […]
That’s right. Fuck you, COVID-19. Since March 16, I have sheltered in place — a small apartment in Center City. I have read the articles as well as the blog posts about mindfulness and being thankful for what I have […]
Your time and attention meant more to me than anything else, but the latter faded because I failed to engage and captivate it. We spent a lot of time together — nearly every Friday evening to Monday morning as well […]
I am not sure when the phenomenon began, but a few words — “so,” “literally,” and “look” — have become overused to cringe-worthy levels. Folks are keen on dropping a “Sooooooo” before they answer a question. It is a nightmare […]
Last night, I had a minor panic attack. Around 10:30 p.m., I finished watching Bad Boys For Life — an entertaining and violent flick — and picked up my phone to hurl myself down the rabbit hole of Twitter. I […]
If I hear another person say or read another story that includes the phrase “the new normal,” I will launch my phone through my television. I get it — there will not be a return to the same way of […]
Perspective is powerful. Yesterday, I spoke on the phone with a good friend. After talking business, we discussed the continuing nightmare quarantine and how we are enduring social isolation. “Stay at home orders have given me a newfound respect for […]