Last Monday was a Day from Hell which stretched into the Week from Hell, and so much of it is blamed on “Corporate America” and so much of it was preventable – not easily, perhaps, but it’s not like they didn’t see it coming. Even more chilling, it’s going to happen again. Every year about … Read more
I hate MRIs and it hasn’t happened yet.
My final request (one of them.)
Murphy James Gilhooly was my puppy for almost thirteen years. As much as Ripley was supposed to be my dog, Murphy was my dog. It is very difficult to say “goodbye.” However, today we had to do so. We met Murphy after an East Lake Pet Orphanage Advisory Board meeting in early 2006. He was … Read more
Are there any pirate openings in Alaska? I think being a pirate in cooler weather would be a good change from the heat of the Caribbean. I think the only challenge would be finding ships to plunder. Who wants to spend all day yelling, “Arr! I want your crabs! Give me your crabs!” It’s just … Read more
I have decided that I am an unemployed pirate. It is an interesting job. Well, it’s not really a job, if I’m unemployed. I suppose I’m an unemployed chef, as well, because I made fish sticks for lunch. Jimmy Buffet said, “Yes, I am a pirate … 200 years too late”, and I know the … Read more
Everyone has food memories from their childhood. Some even have happy food memories. If you’re like me, and you’re living in the city where you grew up, you may still be able to relive your childhood memories. The only time you can’t is when the place closes. (I really miss Kip’s Big Boy, but I … Read more
“Are you ready to start your shoulder therapy session?” “Yes, but my other shoulder is still pretty sore. Oh, and I tore up my knee the other day, so I’m limping. Oh, and I have stitches in my hand.” “Just go sit over there and think about healing.”
Dearly Beloved, We are gathered here today, to remember our brother rat. He died as he lived his life, On the patio, and in the yard. Place rat gently in the pooper scooper. Please forgive his brother Chihuahua, Who really just wanted a new fuzzy toy. As we process to his resting place, We commit … Read more