William Shakespeare is a literary giant who towers over all. Where most writers are lucky to have one piece of literature stand the test of time, Shakespeare has written volumes of outstanding plays, poems and travel brochures. His works … Continue reading Cool – Shakespeare
The word on the street was Count Basie was the greatest time keeper in the world. That’s all everybody talked about. You know he just raises his hand and the time was there. Oscar Peterson How important is timing? As … Continue reading Timing
For a time I lived downtown, and the only thing that made the tiny apartment less appealing was the parking. There wasn’t any. On a good night I could find a spot three blocks away. Then, another… Already, I plowed … Continue reading Not Cool – Road Rage
For the most wild, yet most homely narrative which I am about to pen, I neither expect nor solicit belief. Edgar Allan Poe The Telltale Heart I am waiting behind the double doors that separate Whitby from Bede Hall. Students … Continue reading Fright
When it comes to stereotypes, I am not immune. Many think I smoke marijuana for I fit the profile: I’m amiable I’m forgetful I’m not motivated I like nachos I know, how can I not smoke pot? How can I … Continue reading Not Cool – Stereotypes
If you were to ask: “What is the perfect day?” For me it involves hopping on a bike and heading to a lake to pull out a paperback to pretend to read. For a time I found myself at the … Continue reading Position
There was a time when two groups of cartoon characters became neighbors. Much was unknown between the tribes with mistrust amongst them, especially when it came to the Peanuts Clan with their ritual dancing and inability to successfully host … Continue reading Vengeance
Intro Democracy dies in the dark. Washington Post I can’t see a thing with these new glasses. George Washington State Mottos Gold and Silver! Montana Visa or Mastercard? Delaware Live free or die. New Hampshire Ice cream soothes oppression. … Continue reading Sayings
Teo didn’t waste a moment. Neely watched him shift his gloves from his left to right hand and crack Tyler across the face, stinging him with those kid gloves. Elmore Leonard Cuba Libre I’m not sure kid gloves work well … Continue reading Macaroni Part I
Through the arc of human existence, most men did not put their pants on one leg at a time for there weren’t any. They put on tunics, robes, slops, kilts and breeches. Then, knickers came along, which seemed a bridge. … Continue reading Macaroni Part II
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