Cleanin’ Off Six PlatefulsI originally wrote this song parody in March 2006 (apparently my month for food tributes). It’s set to the tune of Eminem’s “Cleanin’ Out…Dec 14, 2016Dec 14, 2016
I Didn’t Want to Wait, But I DidThis parody piece was originally published on Tumblr on June 29, 2013, following the public news of Katie Holmes divorcing Tom Cruise…Jun 30, 2016Jun 30, 2016
In the Wink of an EyeMy maternal grandfather, Raymond Washburn, died peacefully at 3:00 this morning at the Philip Hulitar hospice center in Providence, RI. He…Apr 29, 2016Apr 29, 2016
Second-Rate First DateFirst dates fall under their own special category of people-watching. Regular, run-of-the-mill people watching — for me, at least —…Apr 29, 2016Apr 29, 2016
LocuraVoices in my head rumble like Estadio Azteca. Tirelessly. Yo no hablo español. Violate my sleep all night with radio mariachi. Tired, I…Apr 29, 2016Apr 29, 2016
Dental DamningThis afternoon I was rejected from donating blood because I had a simple, basic dental cleaning this morning. The guy with smoker’s cough…Apr 29, 2016Apr 29, 2016
Coffee TalkI spend a lot of time in coffee shops, most often Starbucks but I don’t believe in exclusivity so I make sure to spread the love to other…Apr 29, 2016Apr 29, 2016
Faded PictureThree oaks lined the driveway, sprouting icicles like daggers. A tiny fir stood in the yard, bent low by the weight of the storm. A sheet…Apr 29, 2016Apr 29, 2016