May is always a tough month for me, because it’s when my mother died. My mother did not have an easy life, but she loved being a mom, taking good care of her sons and always lending an ear or supporting us whenever we needed it. She loved the Cleveland Indians and silly jokes. More importantly,... Continue Reading →
Cheyenne (non-fiction)
Okay, I’m not going to turn around. I’m just going to keep walking down the street. I’m sure I’m not in any danger. ————— The band Guided by Voices have a song on one of their albums called “Cheyenne.” It’s one of my favorite songs of theirs—just insanely catchy and memorable. I used to hum... Continue Reading →
Random photos (theater signs)
In my travels across the USA, one of my favorite things to do is to check out the local theaters. Many of them go way back; some have either closed, or have been re-purposed as churches. In my hometown of Cleveland, we have a thriving theater scene, though some of our theaters are no longer... Continue Reading →
Random photos (bridges)
Bridges, to me, offer a sense of adventure, an opportunity to cross over and see what’s on the other side. They’re also a way to connect places and people, and, in that regard, work much better than walls. These are some of the bridges I’ve come across (and crossed) in my travels. Golden Gate Bridge,... Continue Reading →
Adventures in dating (non-fiction)
I hung up the phone and shook my head. She wants to meet at Applebee’s? In 1993, at the ripe old age of 35, I took stock of my life. I was doing pretty well, actually. I had my health, a good job, my own home. Most of the American dream. There... Continue Reading →
Disbelief (short story)
This was going to be a big day, Nancy had told me on the phone. Her call had come the night before, Friday night, right when I had gotten home from work, tired and worn out. All I wanted to do was drop my briefcase, grab a beer, and park myself on the couch in... Continue Reading →
Random photos (clouds)
"I've looked at clouds from both sides now." (Joni Mitchell) Somewhere over America (8/18) Wyoming (6/15) Idaho Falls, ID (6/15) New Buffalo, MI (10/15) Lyndhurst, OH (11/15) Phoenix (3/16) Sedona, AZ (3/16) Chicago (5/17) Wyoming (9/17) Denver (9/17) New York (10/17) Mt. Hood, Oregon (3/18) Cleveland (8/18) Tahoe City, CA (8/18) Portland, OR (3/18) Lyndhurst,... Continue Reading →
Random photos (skylines)
I've always loved skylines. Driving up to a city, catching a glimpse of the skyline in the distance, getting closer and closer, is a special thrill. Here are some of my favorite skylines over the last 10 years. San Francisco (7/09) Pittsburgh (9/09) St. Louis (from the arch) (9/10) Minneapolis (6/11) Portland, ME (4/12) Portland,... Continue Reading →
Random photos (animals)
In my travels across the U.S. of A., I've had occasions to run across (socially/photographically, not literally or physically) various animals, whether in the wild or on the streets. This page is devoted to those creatures, furry and otherwise. Yellowstone National Park (6/15) Jackson Hole, Wyoming (6/15) Hemingway Home and Museum, Key West, Florida (2/14)... Continue Reading →
Dad (non-fiction/memoir)
The only sounds in the room are the soft strains of classical music coming from the CD player on the bedside table, and the rasping breaths coming from the bed. I watch the figure in the bed and think back to two months ago, to the day this journey began. Actually, it... Continue Reading →
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