Willie’s singing about a Cruel World and I am shaking my head ‘cuz today I am an angry 50 year-old man living in a cruel world. Somewhere I hear dad’s voice saying life is tough all over and grandpa telling me not to let my temper get me in trouble which is why I am… Continue reading 50, Living In A Cruel World
Month: July 2019
Sometimes You Mourn Alone
When dad died I wondered how I would respond at his funeral because I wasn’t sure if I would be a ball of fury/sadness or so calm you wouldn’t know what I was thinking. Didn’t know if I would be somewhere in between or if nothing close to any of it because it was impossible… Continue reading Sometimes You Mourn Alone
Another Independent Independence Day
Sometimes I post these links on Facebook ‘cuz I am trying to make sure more people hear about this joint and join in on the fun but I don’t think I’ll do that tonight. I reserve the right to change my mind on this day, the 1,938th Independence day I have observed by myself. If… Continue reading Another Independent Independence Day
It Couldn’t Be A Silver Man
Don’t call your mother and say you feel like you are dying because she won’t appreciate it anymore than your 14 year-old son will appreciate seeing/hearing certain lines in movies, even if they are names. I still remember his not being sure how to respond to a character named Pussy Galore in Goldfinger. I didn’t… Continue reading It Couldn’t Be A Silver Man