Lost Journal: The Birth of ‘The Shaun Cassidy Fan Club’
Journal entry: May 23, 1991 (age 22) In my middle school days, I stayed up late every Friday night to watch Second City Television, or SCTV. The show … Read more
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Lost Journal: Hitting the Junior Prom Jackpot
Journal entry: October 15, 1985 (age 16) A particularly Sloppy Joe fell out of my hands and onto the cafeteria table. “WHO wants to go to the prom … Read more
Lost Journal: Porking out at Park Diner is a Perk
Journal entry: June 15, 2006 (age 37) For the three and a half years I have lived at the bottom of Mill Street in Binghamton, proximity to the … Read more
Lost Journal: The Soft Rock Café
Journal entry: March 23, 2005 (age 35) Last night, I dreamed I was at the grand opening of a Margaritaville. (That’s another way of saying “the following material … Read more
Lost Journal: On Real Estate Closing Day, You Sign Your Life Away
Journal entry: May 18, 2006 (age 37) “Closing.” The word frightens me. My wife and I know purchasing our first home is a good thing, of course. It … Read more
Mother’s Day: No Ifs, Ands Or Buts
“Mom, I love you, BUT…” I wonder how many times a day that phrase (more ominous than heartwarming) is uttered in this great land. Certainly there is a … Read more
Lost Journal: ‘The Actor’s Nightmare’ Comes True
Journal entry: December 31, 2005 (age 36) “Everyone knows what it’s like to be nervous about a big test or an important presentation at work. And we’ve all … Read more
Lost Journal: Stare with Care
Journal entry: December 15, 2004 (age 35) Today was a lazy day, perfect for staring off into space. I was in a meta mood, so I spent some … Read more
Lost Journal: The Case of the Hungry, Stupid Mover
By Tim Mollen Journal entry: March 21, 2002 (age 32) If helping someone move is socially challenging for the best of friends, it is colossally awkward for complete … Read more
Lost Journal: Embracing the Inner Old Guy
By Tim Mollen Journal entry: September 15, 2005 (age 36) This past spring, on a shoe-shopping trip with my in-laws, a pair of black sneakers caught my eye. … Read more
