Monthly Archives: April 2024

Ask Jeeves told me quite clearly when I asked years ago that Door Close buttons on elevators are not effective. They simply serve as placebos, making the user feel like they’ve done something to change their state of affairs. I … Continue reading →

I’m not sure if I can trust what I’m seeing, ‘cause if it’s true, then what I’m feeling’s justified, and now I’m reeling. Soon enough, I’ll be kneeling. Is this real? It sure seems amazing, here. Is it real? I’m … Continue reading →

The little ghosts swirl around me this morning the boys and girls that I could have known had I made this or that connection with this or that woman at this or that point. Entirely fictional children come to life … Continue reading →

"You wanna go for a walk? He asked. "I could go for a walk," I said. "Let’s go." We walked fast. And when I say fast, I mean fast, F-A-S-T. Things were disappearing behind us rapidly. I’d see them for … Continue reading →

Tough day? Look on your face leaves you wondering just who died? I won’t keep you in suspense. The historical dead of April sixth are as follows: Igor Stravinsky Tammy Wynette Isaac Asimov Mickey Rooney Ray Charles Merle Haggard and … Continue reading →

How are you? Check yourself out. You hope that you’re alright. You look at your reflection for some confirmation and it’s giving you something else again. The mirror’s telling you "No." The you you see does not agree with your … Continue reading →

I notice you’re not composing so much anymore. I’m of two minds about that: on the one hand, I’m really sad because that brought you joy and you were good at it and everyone who has a creative bone should … Continue reading →

The bands you are in are many. How did you get so many bands? Why are there so many people who want to work with you? Is it because you are talented? Many people are talented! Is it because you … Continue reading →

Thank you very much for the offer, Mister Devil, sir,but I don’t believe I shall take you up on it, at least not at this time. Your terms are very compelling, and I should like to consider it for another … Continue reading →

He doesn’t talk to me today and I don’t know why. For me to ask why he isn’t talking to me is to name it and if I’m wrong and he is talking to me, it’s just that he hasn’t … Continue reading →