Lost Journal: Manufacturing a Paycheck at IBM
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
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Lost Journal: The Wedding That Almost Wasn’t
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
Lost Journal: New Year’s Resolutions for 1993
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
Lost Journal: Putting the Chore in Christmas Choral Arrangement
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
Lost Journal: Meeting President Clinton
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
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
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: 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: 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
