Author Archives: Jonathan Berger

I’m afraid that I beg to differ with your interpretation of the behavior in question. What you see as creepy I see as charmingly eccentric. What you consider stalking I call romantic enthusiasm. The ways I have repeatedly expressed my … Continue reading →

You know, in retrospect, I might have said some things that exacerbated the situation. I’m sorry if my meaning had got lost or misconstrued. I never meant to lead you on but I can see just how it could’ve happened. … Continue reading →

Thank you for the clarity. Thank you for the cruelty. Thank you for your honesty and being thoughtful enough to pull no punches. It must have been awkward and uncomfortable for you to deal such violent truths. I apologize for … Continue reading →

I have feelings and emotions and opinions, too. I have thoughts in my head, man. I’ve got things to say and I will say them. I will speak out my ideas using voice and words and much much more. There … Continue reading →

The bartender that I love just gave some tourists bad directions on purpose. “Just make a left out the door,” she said, “and then keep going until you see water.” “You meant North,” I say, the door closing behind them … Continue reading →

For Yom Kippur I weakened and broke my fast. I fought the good fight but couldn’t hack it. I lacked resolve and after two hours off food I had a turkey leg and some fries and a shake and a … Continue reading →

I could do the thing that you ask of me but doesn’t it make more sense for me to fight you tooth and claw blood and sweat tearing through your best defenses ensuring a battle royale that takes us through … Continue reading →

Though doctors were concerned, he insisted. He was ready to leave so they discharged him against recommendation and we got into a rented car to head back home which happened to be hundreds of miles North. I took the wheel … Continue reading →

Doctor, doctor. Tell me what’s wrong. Our session can’t be over; it hasn’t been that long since you opened your door and we started off our chat. We have a quarter hour left; I’m certain of that! Don’t cut this … Continue reading →

I didn’t want to have to be the one to tell you. I really hate having to be in this position. Frankly, I was hoping you’d find out all on your own – or, at least, someone else would step … Continue reading →