Monthly Archives: February 2024

 My mother who occupies much of my attention is getting older. This may be a shock to no one. She may not be alone in the phenomenon of “getting older” that I referred to but it is of a … Continue reading →

Death versus argyle: who would win? Kumquats versus Schenectady: who would win? The Who versus “With a Little Help From My Friends”: who would win? What if it was the Joe Cocker version? Joe Cocker versus the Cocteau Twins: who … Continue reading →

If I was given a million dollars to choose between the art of dance and the art of words, I think I would take the million dollars and keep both art forms, because you can’t tell me what to do. … Continue reading →

There is a canine who never has been free. This little doggie is just yearning now to pee. And in your life there simply has to be someone who will walk the doggie. You know full well the someone needn’t … Continue reading →

Thank you for your applause. I went to a guy who told me that my show was going to go well so all your applause is very much appreciated. So get with it. Start with the clapter. Anytime now. Whenever … Continue reading →

The Fulfillment Management role seemed to be one after the other filled by hot young ladies until the last one was fired and there was no one in the role to do the job. For the last two, I had … Continue reading →

At some prior employment of mine, I would work second level customer support, when the first line of defence couldn’t satisfy customers who were frustrated with their email or cell phone subscriptions with our company. Folks would find they’d been … Continue reading →

At my last job, I was constantly being graded, and I was not doing well enough. I was running averages of 92 percent. and I needed to maintain 94s. I had supportive leaders who were trying to help me get … Continue reading →

I don’t remember exactly why Frank yelled at me. I’d done something wrong, I know, but whatever it was, I assumed it was a small thing, an easy fix, something that I couldn’t imagine being such a big deal. Frank … Continue reading →

My ancient phone will not do what a phone is supposed to do:make calls, receive messages, turn on. It is just as well that I have a new phone which does all those things and much more. I still want … Continue reading →