A Year to Remember

As 2014 came to a close, I was heading into the new year with just one resolution: Stop being the most miserable person I know. The endgame was happiness, that much was obvious. However, figuring out how to get from point A to point B wasn’t quite as clear. Once…Continue reading A Year to Remember

Once Upon a Breakdown

In the interest of full disclosure, the last five years have been a little rough. When I announced my retirement back in August, I talked at length about what was happening in my professional life and how that had left me quite depressed. That was only half of the story.…Continue reading Once Upon a Breakdown

Under My Umbrella

Living alone and not having an other of any significance, I spend the lion’s share of my waking hours by myself. Which is fine by me, I enjoy the shit out of my own company. I find me hilarious. But, that being said, there are times when I feel like…Continue reading Under My Umbrella

Common Courtesy is Dead

Common courtesy has died a horrible death and common decency is on life support. If I ever become President, I will mandate that everyone, I don’t care who your dad is, EVERYONE will be required to spend at least six months working in either a restaurant or in retail. I…Continue reading Common Courtesy is Dead

Baby Showers Bum Me Out

Baby showers bum me out. I get bummed out because as I sit there I know that, more than likely, that will never be me. I have that thought not for the reasons you might think. I actually don’t want kids. At least not now and not in the foreseeable…Continue reading Baby Showers Bum Me Out

Summer in the City

I love summer and all that it stands for, in theory.  I love the spirit of summer, the break from school, the freedom that comes with warmer weather, being outside.  The sun, the fun.  All good stuff.  It’s the practicality and reality of summer that bums me out.  That from…Continue reading Summer in the City

Today is an Important Day

Today is an important day. I have given it a lot of thought, and I’ve decided to take an early retirement. Today, I am retiring. You’re confused, understandably. So I’ll explain. But where to begin… I guess I’ll start in Harrisburg, PA. I moved to Harrisburg about six months after…Continue reading Today is an Important Day