I was recently, at midnight, watching a stand-up comedy special to try to help me sleep. I specifically was watching John Mulvaney’s latest stand-up special. The one after his rehab stint. It was funny. It was self-deprecating. It was timely. I think, in many ways, there are a […]
I absolutely hate flying. I would far prefer teleportation. Of course, we’re not there yet. Or are we? This weekend, I flew out to Seattle from New York. The security lines were over an hour long. Luckily, I had my shortcut options. Still, the line was atrocious. I […]
They ask But i don’t know My answer is back there somewhere Where am I going? Where do I want to go? I’m flirting around the edges I’m bound, but unbound Moored, but unmoored I have a hint I feel a light spark But an empty void is […]
What is your favorite holiday? Why is it your favorite? As Madonna noted many decades ago: “If we took a holidayTook some time to celebrateJust one day out of lifeIt would be, it would be so nice.” It sure would. For the first time in three years, I […]
When do you feel most productive? This morning, the day before my birthday, I woke up at 6:35am. Not atypical of me, by the way. I went downstairs, made coffee, and drank a red bull. Then, I decided to garden for two hours. Well, gardening is a strong […]
The month of may is almost here, and usually, I’m very excited about this upcoming month. As the month of May is my birthday month. But it’s been a tough year thus far. There’s thunder and lightning today, and the day is dreary. Tomorrow promises no less dreariness. […]
Describe a risk you took that you do not regret. A few years ago, a primary care provider noted I’m high in sensation-seeking. I don’t like rollercoasters. Don’t care too much for ziplining. I’m not keen on parachuting out of an airplane. But maybe one day. However, I […]
Describe a random encounter with a stranger that stuck out positively to you. Right now, I’m staring at a painting of two roosters. I stare and laugh. It’s colorful and nice. It’s in my living room now. Whereas before, it was in the kitchen. I’ve been moving things […]
Starship, a powerful rocket was launch-tested by Elon Musk’s Space X team. The goal is for these rockets to take us to Mars and beyond one day. Albeit, still historic, Starship did experience what is being referred to as a rapid unscheduled disassembly. The phrase describing the explosion […]
Describe a positive thing a family member has done for you. Family has been there for me. My mother was a primary force in my life. I still grieve her passing. I wouldn’t be me without her. And, my son wouldn’t be him without her. A prime example […]
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