Lost Journal: An Interloping Irish Princess
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
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Lost Journal: Sing Poorly? Karaoke Dokey!
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
Lost Journal: Happy Thankslisting 2008!
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
Lost Journal: Happy Thankslisting 2007 – Be Thankful for the Medium-sized Things
Journal entry: November 20, 2007 (age 38) – Be Thankful It’s the medium-sized things in life that we should be most grateful for. With Thanksgiving fast approaching, here is … Read more
Lost Journal: Toddler on a Sweetener Bender
Journal entry: August 7, 1971 (age 2) – Toddler on a Sweetener Bender I am two. I like sugar. These complementary facts have earned me a certain degree … Read more
Lost Journal: The Night Before Election ’84
Journal entry: November 5, 1984 (age 15) – Election ’84 Before tonight, I had never seen a half-hour TV commercial for a presidential candidate. As I watched the … Read more
Lost Journal: Sounds of the Season are More Scary than Merry
Journal entry: October 28, 2008 (age 39) Ah, the sounds of the season. Nothing brings home the holiday cheer more than the traditional music inspired by this magical … Read more
Fun With Boomer Barbie!
Boomers who grew up playing with Barbie need an updated version If you’re a girl and you’re a Boomer, one thing is certain — you grew up playing … Read more
JP Morgan — The Man and the Bank
The “King of American Finance,” JP Morgan, consolidated power during the Gilded Age JP Morgan was recently socked in the wallet by financial regulators, who levied a fine … Read more
Lost Journal: Cleanliness is Next to Nuttiness
Journal entry: February 23, 1988 (age 18) — Cleanliness Earlier tonight, I was sitting in my SUNY Oswego dorm room, reading my Introduction to Meteorology textbook. But I … Read more
