Archive for November, 2007

A Most Magical Night

November 19th, 2007

We make our way up to my Mother’s house in New England most Friday nights. It can be a moderately arduous trip after a long work week when we might rather sit back at home and take in a movie, sleep, or just enjoy each other’s company.
None the less, we go. My Mother is 82 […]

Silly Little Things That Mean A Lot

November 6th, 2007

I’ve been shouldering some depression the past few weeks. I’m prone to it and have been a long time. It is no stranger. Shorter days, impending holiday negotiations with family, and factor X all come into play. Eventually I get through it—but it takes it’s toll.
Last night my Mother-in-law Karen out in Milwaukee sent me […]

A New Kind of Content Filter

November 2nd, 2007

I have quite an awful habit. It is email. The thing is that I’ve developed this email ‘voice’ that isn’t entirely pleasant. It isn’t awful ALL of the time… It tends to be worse in the morning—and look out if I’m actually upset about something. But, you see this voice really isn’t me. I […]

Courtesy, Professionalism and Respect? MY ASS…

November 1st, 2007

Courtesy, Professionalism and Respect…
That’s the motto of the New York City Police Department—painted on the side of every squad car.
Well I’ve got a different story to tell tonight about one of New York City’s most un-civil servants.
I often leave work after seven which means I have to cross 42nd street at Lexington Avenue to get to […]

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