I have a habit of allowing myself to be distracted while performing a task. After pouring a cup of coffee this morning, I noticed the toaster was on the countertop. My amazing girlfriend made some raisin bread before heading off […]
I am fortunate to have a window in my office. The view of Haddon Avenue, a strip mall, and mixed-use buildings is not extravagant, but it is better than the four walls of a cubicle. And today, I saw a […]
I too often allow myself to forget that life is excellent. While Faith and I watched The Bachelorette last night, the episode showed a contestant shirtless. I remarked, “That dude is jacked.” I say something or think something similar when […]
On Saturday, I went to a Celebration of Life for my Aunt Suki. I shared laughs and tears with a select group of her closest family and friends. Her children, my cousins, offered heartwarming stories and memories. The love that […]
Last night, I saw Barbie starring Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling. I was initially hesitant, but my wonderful girlfriend insisted we go (and that I be excited about it). The flick pleasantly surprised me. Barbie is topical, silly, and sometimes […]
I saved the following and read it often as I daily struggle to pry myself away from the constant chatter in my head. I notice myself often in a hurry for something I want to happen right away. I want […]
When you live with someone, it is sometimes difficult to hide from your bullshit. I have been living with my girlfriend for more than a month. It is the first time in my life (I’m 44 years old.) that I’ve […]
The small apartment I live in has an air conditioner in the window. It is loud and does not always cool the pad as much as I like. Sometimes, I wish I chilled myself in the coolness & quietness of […]
In today’s reminiscence, I look back to my late teens and early twenties, also known as the good ol’ days. Hearing John Denver’s Take Me Home Country Roads reminds me of the Ocean Drive bar in Sea Isle City, New […]
The cat sat on the windowsill above her litter box as I cleaned it this morning. I could almost hear her say, “Don’t miss any poops as you scoop, human.” She jumped down from the ‘sill as I finished my […]