I don’t do well on the phone. I have a hard time explaining myself when I’m speaking face to face with people, but I get by. On the phone, I... read more →
The Vent
This is the third installment of what we can come to know as the Great Austin Trilogy of 2017 Lurch, my son, (this is not the name on his passport... read more →
Offshore Shore Trust Accounts and WEEN I’ve had an offshore savings account before it was even cool. To manage my taxes, I take all my money and put it in... read more →
I’m off to Austin, Texas in a few days to see a WEEN show. I have a pal who lives out there who has earned a reputation as a top-tier... read more →
I’ve been in the hospital on a number of occasions. Not all at the same hospital. Admissions have been spread out over about 25 years for various reasons, some quasi-serious,... read more →
As one half of an acoustic / semi-electric musical duo, I’ve played countless wedding services. These are not to be confused with full-on wedding gigs, i.e. the sorts responsible for... read more →
Oh, hello. I am well. I’m also writing the greatest book ever written. I’ve been writing the greatest book ever written for years, and it’s coming along nicely I think,... read more →
After less than a 30 second discussion with my wife, it was agreed upon in unanimous fashion that we would ditch our home phone – the one that’s been plugged... read more →
I drove my wife, daughter and two hip friends to see Lady Gaga in Toronto. I sat in a jazz club for the evening while they took in the Go-Go... read more →
My friend helped me choose a cell phone. She’s young, hip, totally mobile, plugged in 24/7, surly and about 26-months pregnant, give or take a month. I didn’t want a... read more →