

Must've Been Something I Ate
"Your face is pretty red." The guy was pointing at me. Twice yearly business event with customers who were friends, as well. Informal;...


Nobody Remembers Anybody
Talk about the passing parade. I mean, zipping past: no pause for a beer or a belt of something; a smile and a nod and glazed eyes, or a...


Pet Unfriendly
I'm not too easily shocked. But as I've been looking around for a house or an apartment to rent or maybe to buy, I'm floored—and frankly...


The Whole Deal
I backed into the ad business. It wasn't a dream I'd always had; wanting to join the circus or play for the Brooklyn Dodgers... or be in...


Be Where You Are
Sort of like telling myself to get a grip. Lots of luck. Fageddaboutit. I mean, whether I'm just sitting right here, watching the news;...


Off the Charts
Just start with the cost of teeth. I mean, between cavities, braces, extractions, cleaning, mouthwashes and any recent development I've...


Needle in my Eye
No; I'm not making this up. Creepy? You better believe it. Matter of fact, I had my injection just this past Monday. Backstory: macular...


So This Guy Says to the Elephant...
Beginning, couple of middles, punch line; safe at home. 1) Wasn't too many years ago…catch a disease—you were toast. The usual defense...


Here's $1000, Every Month. No Catch.
Confession. Math is not my friend. I'm talking about all math. Not just advanced math; the works. I mean, I can count change, even deal...


Freak-Out Time
Now, I'm not just talking to you, as in "you and me." Or you and I. I mean all of us. They're watching. No news to me; I'm pretty sure...