Lost Journal: Plumbing the Depths of my Wallet
Journal entry: January 23, 2009 (age 39) – Plumbing Like everyone else, my wife, Amanda, and I are limiting our expenses these days. But withholding money for certain things … Read more
Journal entry: January 23, 2009 (age 39) – Plumbing Like everyone else, my wife, Amanda, and I are limiting our expenses these days. But withholding money for certain things … Read more
Journal entry: July 17, 1990 (age 21) – IBM International Business Machines (IBM) was founded in Endicott, New York, just outside my hometown of Binghamton. Most families in … Read more
Journal entry: January 1, 1999 (age 29) – The Wedding That Almost Wasn’t I always wanted a big wedding. The ceremony and reception didn’t need to be anything … Read more
Journal entry: January 1, 1979 (age 9) – 1979 New Year’s Resolutions There’s not much time left to make the ’70s a success. President Carter, Charles Nelson Reilly, … Read more
Journal entry: January 1, 1993 (age 23) – New Year’s Resolutions, 1993 As a young man in my 20s, I am brimming with idealism and drive. I will … Read more
Journal entry: December 15, 1978 (age 9) – Christmas Choral Arrangement Schnitzel with noodles has been bumped from the few of my favorite things. By ditto paper. It can … Read more
Journal entry: December 6, 1994 (age 25) – President Clinton My friend, Amy Klockowski, is what I call a “womensch.” She works at the Democratic Leadership Council (DLC), … Read more
Journal entry: March 6, 2011 (age 41) – Irish Princess The St. Patrick’s Day Parade is a big deal in Binghamton. I skipped the festivities yesterday, but enjoyed … Read more
Journal entry: December 5, 2008 (age 39) – Karaoke Dokey In July 2007, the nation of North Korea banned karaoke bars. The official statement from the Ministry of … Read more
Journal entry: November 25, 2008 (age 39) In honor of Thanksgiving week, this is another round-up of things that should elicit a celestial “you’re welcome.” The hope that … Read more