Waiting For My Rocket To Come
I was chatting, as I am wont to do, on another chat home.
It was a nice chat and that person on the other end of the internet spectrum suggested that I should continue to write on my blog. That’s it’s been far too long. And while I can’t disagree with them there’s far too many [...]
End Of The Road
There is no question that when a relationship ends, there’s a death of sorts.
Whether it’s an actual case of a stopping of breath, a mutual agreement that a couple has finished, or a storming out of the door; it’s a death.
It isn’t a bad thing always but regardless of the reasons of loss, there is [...]
Are The Buzzard’s Circling?
ALTERNATE TITLE…..
“Are You There God? It’s Me, Scoundrel”
“I hear it’s your Birthday (da na na na)
It’s my birthday too!”
(the Beatles)
Well, it’s my birthday today and there’s only one thing that keeps popping in my head. It’s a quote from “Absolutely Fabulous.”
“I don’t know WHY we celebrate the fact that she’s lived so bloody long!”
I mean, [...]
Ponderings Between Stops
Writing on the bus is never easy. Typing on the bus isn’t simple either but there’s been this drive in me to do more writing.
And I get to be inspired by the advertisements plastered on the inside.
There’s one for some Bible study thingamajig. With the less than subtle picture of a deep-azure lake surrounded by [...]
“And That Bitch Anne Murray Too!”
Please watch…
Believe me, I’d had plenty to say right after I saw it and I was prepared with fingers at the keyboard, ready to strike.
At first I was blown away at the insensitivity of the broadcast. Still am, to be honest.
But having time to have watch it more than once, I’m glad I took the [...]
River Writing; Where? Not Me!
I saw a quote the other day. Made me think.
"A writer writes because he has to."
Is that me?
Is this whole thing because I have to write or am I just a loud mouthed bastard who just can’t shut up?
Maybe both?
You write because:
A: You have to.
B: You can’t keep your mouth shut.
C: It’s cathartic.
D: All of [...]
Self Pity 101
The title says it all.
I try my best not to dwell in what I don’t have.
In fact, since my realization that my topic-de-jour and my river writing was hurting those I’ve tried to remain positive and look at the “bright side of life.”
You know that sentimental, “if life hands you lemons…” kind of [...]
Shirley’s Boy Makes Me Wet!
Did I ever mention that I got to meet Shirley Douglas? Most of you won’t even know who that is but she’s a fine Actress. One of the best, actually. Subtle when she needs to be and dramatic when the moment calls.
She’s natural. fluent and extraordinary.
In one word, she’s a consummate artist.
Now on to her [...]
In One Take: The Way Frank Did It
The photo album is open and it’s pointing out history.
Or is it my flaws?
One and of the same. One and of the same; people.
(Amanda Marshall: “Marry Me”)
“I wanna laugh until I cry
Wake up with you each day till the day I die…”
Music takes me back, it really does. To ALL my failings. I think, [...]