Gran’s 100th Birthday
"Gran, it's a selfie." "It is? Hi, everyone!" *waves* "It's just a picture, we're not broadcasting live." "Oh?" "Just smile, okay?" "Okay! Hi, everybody!" *waves* Today would have been Gran's…
The Dandelion That Ate New York
It’s Not Easy Being Green
*ring ring ring* "Hi, this is your new lawn care expert! How is everything going? “Well, fine, I guess. We’ve only had one treatment so far.” “That’s great! Well I’m…
A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Musical
Because I live under a rock, it’s only recently that I started paying attention to the buzz about Hamilton. For this reason, it’s unlikely that I’ll get tickets to see…
Spring Arrives on Little Spider Feet
I am not a fan of winter. I’ve never been a fan of winter. Winter and me? Not friends. Our relationship became far more fraught once I lived in Miami…
The Great Parking Lot Escape
Once upon a time, you had to pay cash to exit parking garages. That’s it. Cash. No credit cards. No paying ahead and using a little ticket to exit. No…
Camera Unready
“Hey, Mickey, would you mind serving as an emcee for an event in a couple of weeks?” “I’d love to. What should I wear?” “I’m sure whatever you choose will…
You Say You Want a Resolution?
A couple of days ago I was in a liquor store marveling at the sheer number of pinot noir wines that appear to be named in homage to Stephen King. I…