The younger Mr. Wilner covered dinner tonight and smiled back at me as I thanked him for his generosity. We were on our way back …
A Twenty Year Long Story
The woman tells me I provided too many details and that I should just answer the question instead of 'mansplaining.' I roll my …
You Need To Develop A Thicker Skin
The younger Mr. Wilner is fired up about circumstances and situations that seem to baffle people who ought to know better. He …
Don’t Sit On A Burning Log
The fine folks at Apple had me update the software on my Mac today so in addition to learning about all of the new capabilities on …
Diagnose Yourself With Dr. Google
The call went straight to voicemail but I recognized the number. "They better not cancel the damn appointment because I am get …
It Shouldn’t Be This Difficult
There were three telephone calls and an email about an upcoming doctor's appointment. Each call was an automated reminder about …
Words Once Said
Had reason to go back and read the The Privilege of 9/11 and thought about some of the things said to me this week and in times …
It’s Not Quite Drunk Blogging
There is a glass of scotch near my right hand, strategically placed where I can grab it and sip as I tip-tap upon the …
How Many Toilet Brushes Do You Need?
It is a little past 2 and I am seated in the parking lot of Meat Point having just finished a meeting. The AC in the car is just …
Blunt Talk
There are moments in time where life feels like you are engaged in a giant contradiction. Moments where someone says you are far …