Party on the lawn. Don't trash the mums... Looking around my yard, I wondered what future generations would make of it. Might archeologists ponder the rock borders as religious ceremonial enclosures? Were the dog and cat remains found under markers used as sacrifices? I’d have to say, “Gosh dudes, you’re thinking too hard.”             If … Continue reading Lawn Balls and Ritual Sacrifice

Fly by the seat of your pants. Age sixteen promises a road trip with the passing of a driver’s test. At eighteen you can decide which former frat boy will sit a place of power, hopefully, with the least amount of scandal and a decent show of work. The cocktail daze begins at age twenty-one. … Continue reading Biker Trash

Rock your photo license like Alice Cooper... Photo license renewal was a torture we not only endured, but we paid hard earned money for this gross misrepresentation of ourselves. Upon request, we were expected to whip out this form of identification at the bank, video store, etc. My photo license came with the explanation, “yes, … Continue reading License to Chill

Be young where it counts, young at heart... I used to have uniform flesh toned skin, but now I’m spotted like one of the big cats that live in Africa. I wasn’t the sleek cheetah with the black teardrop eyes that could reach speeds of 70 mph while chasing prey. Think the chunky cat that … Continue reading A Flock of Seagulls

Never in my wildest dreams will I be limber enough... In January, after all the Christmas cookies were eaten, everyone usually hits the gym. I didn’t do that this year. I did the cookies, yes, but not the gym. The plan was to wait a few months to begin a self improvement routine. When everyone … Continue reading Mine Eyes Have Seen the Glory