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 →
The Vent
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 →
I’m not a hoarder. I just have this thing for piling stuff around me when I work. When the piles resemble a small city of teetering Jenga towers I move... read more →
I consume my daily news online. There was a time when I used to actually pay to have a bona fide newspaper delivered to my home by a high school... read more →
Today is Monday. I know today is Monday because I am tired, a little confused, baffled, disoriented and somewhat slightly dazed. Each Monday I begin, seemingly from scratch, my 40-hour... read more →
I’ve been putting off getting rich quickly for some time now. It’s been on my list, but I’ve just never gotten around to it you. I’ve started a running list... read more →
I was in a bar just minding my own business. How many anecdotes start off this way, right? But this one is based on fact, Jack!! It’s true. I should... read more →
1983 In high school there was a place where we’d go to swim and cliff jump. It was a bit of work to get there. You had to trespass, hiking... read more →
Q: “What would you say is your biggest weakness?” A: “Profanity. I just love to #@#$ swear. I love the hell out of it. I’m also a perfectionist.” My daughter... read more →