Lost Journal: Out of Age One, Many
Journal entry: August 14, 1970 (age 1) – Age One Looking up at the Sesame Street mobile that hangs above my crib, I am puzzling over the nature … Read more
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Lost Journal: Humorist Makes Serious Decision Not to Kid
Journal entry: February 26, 2007 (age 37) – Humorist’s Decision Every time I go to a doctor’s appointment, I kick myself for not bringing something to read. The … Read more
Lost Journal: Brother, Can You Spare an Apartment?
Journal entry: September 5, 1993 (age 24) – Apartment Sharing Moving in with my older brother, Bob, seemed like such a good idea. A few years ago, I … 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: Blood is not Thicker than the Water on the Back Nine
Journal entry: September 18, 1999 (age 30) – Back Nine The family that golfs together…shops for knickers together? I don’t really know how to finish that sentence, because … Read more
Author Discusses “The Barber’s Conundrum and Other Stories”
Why I wrote “The Barber’s Conundrum and Other Stories” By John Hartnett I decided to write The Barber’s Conundrum and Other Stories when I realized my wife would … Read more
Lost Journal: Yes, But When Will the Caged Bird Sing?
Journal entry: July 10, 1973 (age 4) – Caged Bird Now that I’m four, I get to go over to my friends’ houses sometimes, as long as one … Read more
Lost Journal: A Portrait of the Comedian as a Young Man
Journal entry: September 5, 1991 (age 22) — Comedian as a Young Man At what age does a person develop a sense of humor? As far as laughing … Read more
Lost Journal: London Broil is Falling Down
Journal entry: September 24, 1979 (age 10) — London Broil Mom pulled into the garage and, as she walked into the house, waved to my brother, Dan, and me. … Read more
Lost Journal: With Birthday Gifts, Sometimes it’s the Lack of Thought That Counts
Journal entry: May 4, 1981 (age 12): Birthday Monday is the worst day of the week to have a birthday. You have to go to school, and everybody … Read more
