Lost Journal: New Year’s Eve Party of Five
Journal entry: January 1, 1998 (age 28) — New Year’s Eve It seemed like such a good idea at the time. Amanda and I wanted to have everyone over … Read more
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Lost Journal: Brother Specializes in Christmas Coal
Journal entry: December 24, 1994 (age 25) I ripped the Santa-themed Christmas wrapping paper away to reveal a rectangular box with Coca-Cola logos all over it. “Oh,” I … Read more
Lost Journal: Nap During Lecture Leads to Conjecture
Journal entry: November 19, 1987 (age 18) “I’ll take Jm J. Bullock to block…SNORE…huh, what?!” I lifted my head from the cold desk, and blearily surveyed the room … Read more
Lost Journal: It’s Like Having an Uncle in the Comedy Business!
Journal entry: June 14, 2002 (age 33) — Family Comedy Each of my five older brothers is a tough act to follow, in one way or another. My … Read more
Lost Journal: My First Thanksgiving
Journal entry: November 27, 1969 (age 6 months) Goo. That’s what I just said to my mom. She correctly interpreted it to mean, “May I please have another … Read more
Lost Journal: Youth! Leaders! Conferring! Inside a Youth Leadership Conference
Journal entry: July 3, 1986 (age 17) — Youth Leadership Conference I’ve spent the past five days on the SUNY Oneonta campus, attending the Rotary Youth Leadership Conference. The … Read more
Lost Journal: Kids’ Halloween Party is All About the Clothes – and the Rules
Journal entry: October 31, 1978 (age 9), Halloween Now that I’m nine-and-a-half, I’m ready for a real Halloween costume. Back when I was just a kid, Mom used … Read more
Lost Journal: At Halloween Costume Party, White Blanket is Wet Blanket
Journal entry: October 31, 1998 (age 29), Halloween The only thing worse than a costume party is a costume party where you don’t know anyone. When my friend … Read more
Volunteering for Fun at the Toddler Gym
A trip to the toddler gym is a learning experience for Dad Since I’ve stopped working in an office, I’ve had many hours to reflect on my past … Read more
Lost Journal: Apartment Beige Goes Bye-bye
Journal entry: June 18, 2006 (age 37) I didn’t feel like a “Man,” in capital letters, when I voted for the first time, or when I registered for … Read more
