I don’t think anyone likes needles. Having blood drawn or bleeding tends to put people off. Years ago, I was afraid of needles. I dreaded having blood-work done. My cholesterol felt fine to me. My blood pressure and heart rate would go up if I went in for something as routine as a flu shot. …
Once I thought I had a thing I thought that it was mine It vanished in a puff of smoke It left without a sign This thing had kept me warm at night It helped me feel secure I don’t know where to find it now I’m frightened and unsure I still can try to …
After my son went back into rehab for the second time, I somehow came into possession of most of his stuff. I had all his clothes, except for the trash bag full of things that he somehow managed to convince the airline was his carry-on. I had his extensive collection of shoes, and I had …
Since separating from my wife about two years ago, I’ve mostly lived in Air B&B’s. I spent some time at a friends house here and there, but I don’t feel comfortable imposing on my friends and I’ve also been eager to try out different areas of town. I’d like to get a feel for where …
This page is for short, one paragraph thoughts that run through my mind during the day. They are not always coherent or sensible. April 16, 2019 Parking spaces and urinals. Same rule applies. Fill in the odd numbers first. January 31, 2019 This morning I received an email that said, “Congratulations! You are one step …
My office uses those white proximity badges that resemble a thick credit card. These cards control physical access to the building (as long as no one is polite). I hold it up to the card reader, and it greets me with a friendly beep, a satisfying click, and a knowing wink of the little green …
For almost twenty years, I ran a consulting practice. I designed and built systems for businesses. I developed a content management system for ClearChannel. I made a filming permit system for the city of Los Angeles. I created a costing system for an integrated chip manufacturer. I’ve instituted, maintained and upgraded systems for clients in …
During my 23-year marriage, my ex-wife and I had an open relationship. This had little or nothing to do with why the marriage ended. It is merely a fact. It isn’t much more interesting than bowling; we did that too. We bowled together most of the time but, if we wanted to, we were free …
I like my iPhone. It’s a few generations old, so I don’t have the animojis (I wish I could be a talking unicorn, but I can’t justify the expense). I have a MacBook that I carry with me, and a Mac Mini on my desk at home. I also have an Ipad. Oh yes, and …
About five years ago, I started snoring. If you ask my ex-wife, it has been longer than that, but it didn’t get to the point where I was waking myself until then. I’d been disturbing her for some time, allegedly. A CPAP machine is a medical device that helps prevent certain types of snoring. It …