Hi. It’s my 50th birthday. About 15 years ago, I started a novel, a mystery, called A Sane Woman. I was publishing the chapters in monthly installments, in little chapbooks, but then I discovered BBSs (computer bulletin boards), and I … Continue reading
A couple of follow-ups on my 9/11 post: Johnny Ramone just died, of cancer. Only one member of the original band is still alive. It’s a strange coincidence, since I just saw the movie and Johnny comes across as such … Continue reading
The day started out badly. I start almost every day with a cup of Earl Grey tea (in a wonderful mug that Bethany made for me, with a little honey) and 1010 WINS (a local all-news radio station). The tea … Continue reading
I was thinking about my father recently. I always think of him when I have to go to the doctor, and deal with my insurance company, and what they will and won’t pay for and under what circumstances. I tore … Continue reading
His name was Hilton. He and I used to hang out at the same comic book store in the late 1970s. One day, he pointed at a comic book in the rack, called Cerebus the Aardvark, and insisted I buy … Continue reading