Category Archives: General Ramblings

Deep thoughts on the human condition.

Memory Building Blocks For Remembering Memories

I’ve got a memory like one of those bowls with all the holes that you use to drain spaghetti, although I generally just use the pan lid, because why dirty another dish? It’s getting worse as I get older. To … Continue reading

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Like Two Ships That Pass In The Park

“Small world!” That’s what we say when we bump into someone unexpectedly, or find out we know the same people.  But do you believe it?  Is it a small world after all, or is that just a Disney ride with … Continue reading

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These Are A Few Of My Favorite Things: London Edition

Me: “I just got back from a trip to London with my daughters.” Her: “How I envy you – I love London!  The art, the architecture, the history…what did you like best?” Me: “Oh, jeez, it’s hard to pick…” Her: … Continue reading

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Dante’s Inferno To Add Tenth Circle For Jerk-Wad Drivers

You’ve probably read Dante’s Inferno at some time in your life.  His classic vision of hell shows the damned reaping what they sowed in descending circles of punishment.  Murderers and traitors rightly occupy the lowest rings, but if Dante had … Continue reading

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He Who Must Not Be Named…Is

The baby royal has been named, and he was named after me.  Pretty much. Pip, pip and chimichanga from here in Merry Olde England! George Alexander Louis.  Gotta admit, I did NOT see that coming.  Billy-boy and Kay-Kay are a … Continue reading

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The Royal Hatchling Has Flown The Coop

Ace Yank on the Ground Peg-o-Leg reporting live from ground zero, otherwise known as my hotel room, one block from St. Mary’s Hospital.  The Royal Eagles and hatchling have flown the coop.  Repeat…the Royal Eagle has flown the coop. Although, … Continue reading

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The Innocent Abroad

Pip, pip, Huzzah!  The new, baby royal is here.  That’s what we Englandians say when we congratulate our favorite new parents, William and Kate (or as I call them, Billy and Kay-Kay.)  I couldn’t be more proud and happy for … Continue reading

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Mortal Kombat: Battle For The Monkey Bars

Ask anybody over 40 about their childhood and they’re sure to blather on about “the good old days.” Bull-doodies. Early-onset dementia, coupled with a tendency to view the past through rose-colored glasses, means most old people can’t tell fantasy from … Continue reading

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One Small Step, One Giant Leap

Nothing makes a parent’s heart melt quite like their baby’s first, tottering steps into the safety of their loving arms.  Enjoy those moments because as soon as your kids master walking, they start to run – away from you. When … Continue reading

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The Last Straw That Broke the Camel-back Sofa

I had trouble getting my iPod to shut down after my workout tonight.  As a result, I ran screaming through the YMCA, smashed all the machines with a baseball bat and burned the place to the ground. At first glance … Continue reading

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