Overheard over breakfast:
MICHAEL (singing a Veggie Tales Silly Song under his breath): Barbara Manatee, you are the one for–
JULIEN (mouthful of strawberry): Noooo, it’s manteam, daddy.
MICHAEL: Manteam?
JULIEN: Noooooo, mainteeeeem [ stress the “eeeeee” ].
MICHAEL: What? Mainteeeeem? What’s that?
JULIEN: Noooooooo, mainteam [ no stress on the “eeeee” this time ], daddy!
MICHAEL (despite the fact that Julien […]

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He loves the night life.
He wants to boogie.
[ a new purspektiv ]

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When I was younger I often went out to LA to visit my dad’s family. One of my uncles was in the movie business — he worked in property, meaning he handled props. Sometimes I got to go to work with him. One time, he got me onto the set of Riptide. Remember that one? […]

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Hey Jo, I think that “Oi kohtaloni, olen l

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Well I broke down and took one of those online personality tests. Here’s what it said about me:
“GURU (Submissive Extrovert Abstract Feeler ) — Like just 12% of the population you are a GURU (SEAF) — kind, knowing, giving. Like Buddha of old, you can be a persuasive speaker, and you use your creative talents […]

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In Albuquerque
Alibi’s haiku contest
Just so danged funny

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I’m in the moooood for a new purspektiv, simply because you’re near meeee … funny but when you’re near meeeee, I’m in the mood for a new purspektiv.

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I’ve discovered one good thing about working until 10pm on a Tuesday night: the drive home.The Texas heat wave finally broke a few days ago and it’s now actually pleasant at that time of the night. Driving with all the windows down is quite refreshing.
More importantly, though, is that my route home includes 6th Street […]

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Well, my my, it looks like I’ve finally finished one of my stories over at ennui. It’s called Rosie’s Diner.

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Have you ever tried goldfish? Those little orange cracker snacks? I eat one and then I have to eat a zillion. What’s up with that? Maybe it’s their wholesome cheesy goodness that overtakes me. Maybe it’s the fact that they’re orange. You know of course that orange says, “Eat me,” right? It’s true. Or so […]

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