Lost Journal: Suffering the Misfortunes of Birthday the 13th
Journal entry: May 4, 1982 (Age 13) – Birthday As the ball swished through the hoop in my backyard on West End Avenue, I stood frozen in amazement. … Read more
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How Now, Gassy Cow
A winning cause: cow farts! The mid-level bureaucrat at the EPA strummed his fingers on his desk. In his other hand was a fist full of reports on … Read more
Running Commentary on the Changing Shape of a Commentator
Journal entry: April 24, 2009 (age 39) – In Shape Most times when I write, I am self-deprecating. Not today. Today, I am going to make fun of … Read more
Lost Journal: American Embarrassadors Face English Expulsion
Journal entry: March 24, 1990 (age 20) Note: This journal entry is the second in a two-part series. It’s been one week since the London police were called … Read more
Lost Journal: Water Bombs Over Britain
Journal entry: March 17, 1990 (age 20) – Water Bombs Note: This is the first in a two-part series. Before arriving in London for my semester abroad, I … Read more
Lost Journal: Reel Men Don’t Jig
Journal entry: March 17, 1983 (age 13) – Reel Men Don’t Jig As I watched the Irish jig being performed in the gymnasium of St. Patrick’s Middle School … Read more
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: “Twit” Lacks Wit, as Far as Nicknames Go
Journal entry: September 13, 1982 (age 13) – Nicknames My buddy, Vinny Gallagher, tapped me on the shoulder and said, “Your brother Dan is out in the hall.” … 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: Opera is Elementary
Journal entry: October 23, 1980 (age 11) – Opera Opera can be nearly as melodramatic as fifth grade. This morning, I went with my classmates from St. Thomas … Read more
