I had no plans to watch the last presidential debacle debate. But then I decided to fix myself a martini or four and see what happened. I made myself a list of keywords to drink to: short list, rigged, lie, crooked, locker room talk, unfit to be president, wikileaks, emails, comprehensive immigration reform, “unfair attacks” … Continue reading What Happens In Vegas
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My Life is Shit – Episode 2
Just when you think the universe can’t deliver any more shit your way – surprise!!! Our 15-year-old dog, Pi, was sick last week. Sick – as in stopped eating, vomited a handful of times, wouldn’t get up from her bed, and generally ignored all offers of food (even the highly coveted Pupperoni). I prepared myself … Continue reading My Life is Shit – Episode 2
And a Comedy For Those Who Think
Copyright Rob Radikal Melancholy has gotten the best of me over the last few days. I knew, like a good fart, it would pass at just the right time. Yesterday Todd called me on his way to work. Lately when the phone rings, it hasn’t been exactly the best phone call in the world. So, … Continue reading And a Comedy For Those Who Think
Potato, Potahto
Nephtoo has been missing of late. Not missing missing… just missing around here. Admittedly, both Neph and Nephtoo have been missing, and I miss them. Opac and Veruca have been missing them too. We must fix this. Especially if I am to not continue to embarrass myself with my mispronunciations. Herewith follows a snapshot of … Continue reading Potato, Potahto
Boulevard of Broken Dreams
There’s a new circus in town. It starts at 3 a.m. Whether you want it to, or not. Where the big top is the oversized t-shirt I sleep in – and we don’t have a clown. I hate clowns. Really. I was ruined for life, not by a childhood excursion to the circus, but by … Continue reading Boulevard of Broken Dreams
Lost and Found
Found 3 things recently that were lost. A rather brand new cell phone. A green “bowl.” The cat. This was all very exciting, though for different reasons. Todd came in from the car one day and showed me this brand new cell phone he found under the passenger seat. He asked who was … Continue reading Lost and Found
5 Things Your Mom Didn’t Tell You About the 40s
Weight gain. It’s terribly painful to experience superhuman metabolism for most of your life, only to be bitch-slapped after 40 with cellulite that makes the moon look smooth. It doesn’t happen right away either…it’s sort of a gradual, sneaking up kind of phenomenon where one day spring day you can pull your summer shorts out … Continue reading 5 Things Your Mom Didn’t Tell You About the 40s
Respect, Accountability, and a New Name
It’s 10 a.m. on a Tuesday morning, the day after MLK, Jr. day. Not a sound in the house… because my children are still sleeping. That’s because they were up late partying with their uncle Matt, playing Wii, until Veruca came and woke me at midnight to announce she was going to bed. Why Veruca, … Continue reading Respect, Accountability, and a New Name
Conversations with Todd – Episode 1, 2016
Me: I love this – seeing the memories from years past. (Referring to the Facebook memories that come through every day.) Todd: What were you doing 25 years ago? Me: I don’t know, I didn’t have Facebook then.
The Tara Chronicles 