Lost Journal: Can a Godfather Be in the Hell’s Angels?
Journal entry: August 30, 1974 (age 5) — Godfathers & Motorcycles Usually, my trips with my mom to her sister Millie Grace’s house are fairly uneventful. Mom and … Read more
Tim Mollen’s Column
Tim Mollen’s “Lost Journal” column is written in retrospect. He chooses a different day from his past, and writes about it as though it were today.
Lost Journal: The Island of Forgotten Christmas Tree Ornaments
Journal entry: January 1, 1984 (age 37) In the same archipelago as the Island of Misfit Toys sits an even more remote locale known as the Island of … Read more
Lost Journal: New Year’s Resolutions for 1984
Journal entry: January 1, 1984 (age 14) — New Year’s Resolutions So far, it’s been a tumultuous freshman year at Seton Catholic Central High School. I’m starting to … Read more
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
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: At High School Reunion, She was the Wife of the Party
Journal entry: October 7, 2007 (age 38): High School Reunion At this weekend’s 20-year high school reunion for Seton Catholic Central High School’s class of 1987, there were … 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: ‘Twas the Night Before Thanksgiving
Journal entry: November 22, 2006 (age 37) — Thanksgiving poem Why does Christmas get to have all the poems? Here’s one I just dreamed up in a Thanksgiving tryptophan-induced … Read more
