Get a Skill

There’s an unspoken rule that says after high school move onto college.  I followed the rule. Lately that rule seems dated and unrealistic in today’s work environment. “Do you really need to go to college? There’s a huge student loan debt problem in...

Waiting For The Plumber

to arrive and unclog the drain in my shower.  It couldn’t be clogged with hair as I don’t have any. The problem was fixed in about fifteen minutes.  Soap scum.   Mm hmm. Plus something about the drainage pipe not having enough girth.   I tried Liquid...

The Blizzard of ’26

Man they just don’t make ’em like they used to.  The blizzard of 2026 was a farce.  Now I did experience it from a Texan’s perspective as I was/am in Houston.  One night of rain and thunder and done.  What happens in other parts I have no idea.  But...

Invasion of the Mummers

New Years Day and I raise the shades in my living room to reveal the climate of the city.  Never know what you’ll see; rain, snow, pigeon crap, somebody’s nose imprint, conception in Room 2075 at the W hotel.  But I found myself looking smack dab into the...

Hoarders

One of my favorite things to do is asking people in a service industry what their most bizarre experience was.  Today’s special guest was replacing a part on my dishwasher and seemed very personable and up for the interrogation.  So I asked him.  He hesitated a...