Monthly Archives: March 2005

As a practicing introvert (or extrovert in denial, take your pick) I’ve stated frequently that I don’t “know” anyone on a first name basis other than the people who take my order at various Starbucks around Charlotte. Neither am I … Continue reading →

Back in 1999 I wrote this in my “paper” journal- The one thought that went through my mind when I first heard about the Columbine killings was – “It won’t be the last time something like this happens”. Happiness Is … Continue reading →

I own a cell phone for my convenience, not yours. If you want to call me try either my home or my work numbers first appropriate to when you want to talk. Do NOT call my cell phone first! I … Continue reading →

Saturday, March 19, local newspaper headline article about large well known area church dropping support for several local ministries serving the needy because those ministries also work with Catholics. They did not want to associated with any organization that supports … Continue reading →

Items which make me cringe when I hear or read them- 1. The suffix “gate” appended to any word used to identify the latest scandal as reported in the media. (e.g. Iran-Contragate) There seems to be an ongoing habit of … Continue reading →

Starting the first of the year I made an effort to spend more time reading, quickly devouring ten books by mid February. Since then I’ve bogged down. “Demian”(Herman Hesse), “V”(Thomas Pynchon), “The Inheritors”(William Golding), “Been Down So Long It Looks … Continue reading →

For the first time in more than 25 years together and never having mentioned it before, last night my wife told me something I was doing was sexy. Very sexy actually. When I stopped and asked her to explain, she … Continue reading →

I never “got” punk. The combination of in-your-face bad manners and tuneless songs didn’t appeal to me. Of course the slick, well groomed dancers and easy to follow tunes of disco were a turn-off to me at the time because … Continue reading →