Monthly Archives: March 2011

My Oldest Son

I had a wonderful long talk with my son today, almost an hour. Notwithstanding my distaste for talking on my iPhone (it has nothing to do with cost, just that I like a big receiver, though this iPhone to iPhone), … Continue reading

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Waking Up

Liberal Democrat that I am, I was disappointed in President Obama’s speech last night. There’s little that will make me believe that we need to be further involved in the Middle East, and not to sound too parochial, expend our … Continue reading

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Moving On

It may not seem like much, but one of my great joys, and routines is to print out Frank Rich, Bob Herbert, Tom Friedman and Maureen Dowd from The New York Times and read them before going to bed….generally Rich … Continue reading

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My Wife

Saturday morning and I’ve been up for an hour…in another hour I’ll take my so-called wife to work and I’m look forward to a day without someone who defines narcissism and a sense of entitlement. Yet, I will suffer a … Continue reading

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How much is enough?

I’m not a “passive-aggressive” person. When I argue, whether it be politics, philosphy, life…or with my wife, I am quite good at not raising my voice, and rolling into anger. However, with regard to my wife, she is, indeed a … Continue reading

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Settling

I am not going to use any qualifier here: After my first marriage, I really shouldn’t have done it a second time and after the second, absolutely not a third time. My wife is such a pain in the neck. … Continue reading

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Sleep

At 4:30 this morning I was wide awake, at least an hour or two before I normally open my eyes. No particular reason, perhaps the heavy winds in my area awakened me. I know, however, I will pay the price … Continue reading

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Libya, Poverty, etc.

Associated Press reported today that, “Stretched thin by two wars, the U.S. military is spending upward of $1 billion in an international assault to destroy Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi’s air defenses and save rebels from likely defeat, according to analysts … Continue reading

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Elizabeth Taylor: 1932-2011

The following from The New York Times obit: “Marilyn Monroe was the sex goddess, Grace Kelly the ice queen, Audrey Hepburn the eternal gamine. Ms. Taylor was beauty incarnate. As the director George Stevens said when he chose her for … Continue reading

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Bad Day

I’m not having an especially good day. My wife, as is the case more often than not, is angry with me. However, she’s out of the house, so it’s quiet. I’m tired of the world’s condition…clients are being non-responsive so … Continue reading

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