Some people have been prolific in their interactions with celebrities, meeting all manner of stars from stage and screen and stadium. I am not one of those people. I bring this up because, lately, a “thing” has been circulating on Facebook where you list ten celebrities and people have to pick the one from the … Continue reading “My Brushes With Celebrity”
Category: Fort Worth
The Last Enemy
Warning: The following post is presented without humor. Really. “The last enemy that shall be destroyed is death.” – J.K.Rowling, written on James and Lily Potter’s tombstone. I was first exposed to death at an early age. My great aunt Nelly had been in our lives forever, but her new husband George had not. When … Continue reading “The Last Enemy”
Open Your Mouth
A brief PSA for you… Without going into details, about 15 years ago I experienced a “medical event” that resulted in something I truly detest: daily medication. For most of my life the only pills I took every day were vitamins. On occasion I’d need antibiotics or some other such treatment for a temporary condition, … Continue reading “Open Your Mouth”
Ahead by a Hair
Editor’s Note: That’s not really my head in the picture, but a reasonable facsimile… If anything, it’s a bit hairier than I am. So I have my clippers out the other night and I’m cutting my own hair. (A nice 3/8″ buzz all around.) Diane: “You’re getting hair all over the place.” Me: “We have … Continue reading “Ahead by a Hair”
Good Day, Eh?
To paraphrase Bob and Doug McKenzie, “Good day, and welcome to post #100.” When I started this blog the idea was to see if I could get into the habit of writing every day. As it turned out, I did publish every weekday but would tend to write in bunches – a handful of posts … Continue reading “Good Day, Eh?”