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Lost Journal: Disney Follows Suit, Demotes Pluto

By Tim Mollen, June 24, 2012July 13, 2013

Journal entry: August 31, 2006 (age 37) Note: This week’s Lost Journal is the first in a two-part series discussing the decision by the International Astronomical Union to … Read more

Lost Journal: The Birth of ‘The Shaun Cassidy Fan Club’

By Tim Mollen, June 18, 2012July 15, 2012

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

Lost Journal: Hitting the Junior Prom Jackpot

By Tim Mollen, June 5, 2012June 5, 2012

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

By Tim Mollen, May 27, 2012

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

By Tim Mollen, May 20, 2012July 13, 2013

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

By Tim Mollen, May 15, 2012May 18, 2012

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

By Danny Tyree, May 8, 2012June 14, 2013

“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

By Tim Mollen, April 30, 2012September 9, 2012

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

By Tim Mollen, April 22, 2012May 18, 2012

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, April 15, 2012

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