Whatevering Life: GenX Annex

My Dad, Death and Grief's Weirdness

I've been postponing writing about this. It's long, and I don't apologize.I'm not a big fan of grief, or big emotions in general. My dad used to joke that I...

My Dad, Death and Grief's Weirdness

I've been postponing writing about this. It's long, and I don't apologize.I'm not a big fan of grief, or big emotions in general. My dad used to joke that I...

Friday Randoms 1

Friday Randoms 1

This is the first of what I hope becomes a regular post: the Friday Random, a hodpodge of thoughts, ideas or observations which hit me during the week.This week I...

Friday Randoms 1

This is the first of what I hope becomes a regular post: the Friday Random, a hodpodge of thoughts, ideas or observations which hit me during the week.This week I...

A small pavilion sits nestled in the shade behind some trees. A rail track covered with fallen leaves runs through the scene

That's One Way to Learn the Language...

Soon after the Mariel Boatlift from Cuba to the US began in 1980, the United Methodist Church sent my mother and about 20 others to Costa Rica...Every now and then...

That's One Way to Learn the Language...

Soon after the Mariel Boatlift from Cuba to the US began in 1980, the United Methodist Church sent my mother and about 20 others to Costa Rica...Every now and then...

A pair opf silver and black pinking shears on a gray background

Of Pinking Shears and Blood - A Haircut and Kni...

I have no memory of what compelled me, but within a few minutes I had procured Mom’s best pinking shears and a piece of notebook paper. I was prepared for...

Of Pinking Shears and Blood - A Haircut and Kni...

I have no memory of what compelled me, but within a few minutes I had procured Mom’s best pinking shears and a piece of notebook paper. I was prepared for...

A frightened looking male figurine with his hands up in the air as if he is surprised. He wears a blue shirt and gray pants and there is a red brick wall behind him

You Can't Say That! Cussing. Lots of It.

I cuss like a sailor. No, really, the word “motherf*cker” exits my mouth more often than it does with most men, usually not within earshot of the kids.Sometimes, though, those...

You Can't Say That! Cussing. Lots of It.

I cuss like a sailor. No, really, the word “motherf*cker” exits my mouth more often than it does with most men, usually not within earshot of the kids.Sometimes, though, those...

A pumpkin carved to look as if it's throwing up its innards. It sits on a concrete pedestal.

The Great Wonder Woman Costume Fiasco

Halloween 1977 was supposed to be a wonderful time.  By “wonderful”, I mean that my most beloved and hoped-for costume would grace the neighborhood and make me the envy of...

The Great Wonder Woman Costume Fiasco

Halloween 1977 was supposed to be a wonderful time.  By “wonderful”, I mean that my most beloved and hoped-for costume would grace the neighborhood and make me the envy of...