I found myself in a hospital this week, with lots of time to think. My earliest memory of an overnight hospital stay is at The Children’s Hospital in Buffalo. I was 4, maybe even 3. The memories I have of that experience are fleeting, fuzzy, tentative. I remember Mom and Dad bringing me a big … Continue reading Mother Mary Comes To Me
My article on my core french fry-related beliefs got the most attention of anything I’ve written for this website (not to mention a complimentary order of my favorite fries). America loves a sequel! So here are my completely unpopular opinions on french toast. For starters, french toast is a foodstuff with great emotional resonance to … Continue reading The French Toast Manifesto
A small update today. When I was in the hospital a couple weeks ago with my upper respiratory infection, the medical team indicated some concerns about my heart. Today I went in for an electro-cardiogram. The fellow who gave me the test was named Ward. He was a straightforward, no-nonsense gent who reminded me of … Continue reading Tales Of Twitch: Part 8 Etc.
“I’ve been studying your MRI for weeks…it’s quite fascinating.” I visited a neurosurgeon today. No neurosurgery took place; it was the medical equivalent of a “meet and greet.” I met a neurosurgeon; a kind, thoughtful gentleman who discussed my case, my medical history, and asked lots of questions about my childhood medical issues. Then we … Continue reading Tales of Twitch: Part 7 Etc.
The Walt Disney Company has been promoting their upcoming launch of Disney+, a streaming service to rival…well, the universe. All the Marvel stuff, all the Pixar stuff, “The Simpsons”, all the “Star Wars” stuff, and…uh…oh yeah! All the Disney stuff! Well…almost. In 1946 Walt Disney released “Song of the South”, an ambitious film combining live … Continue reading Seeing “Song of the South”
Before today’s discussion, a note: Today Herr Kroheim von Lunchheim and I dined at Alliance’s marvelous Dairy Queen. And as promised by DQ owner Wren, my french fries (previously discussed here) were on the house. They were golden, crispy and delicious! The burger was wonderful, and the Orange Julius was tangy and refreshing. Now, on … Continue reading In Defense of the Unfocused Collector
I haven’t written one of these in a long while, primarily because they’re starting to get depressing. I’m finding it harder and harder not to feel hopeless about my situation. And I can’t really talk about it with anyone because I don’t want to burden people with my medical drama. Everybody has crap going on … Continue reading Tales Of Twitch: Part 6 etc.
Just a quick update today. I got a call and scheduled an appointment to see a neurosurgeon in Scottsbluff. This is just an office visit, to discuss my case and see where it goes from here. I’ve had a rough week…lots of headaches, general weakness…I almost called my Alliance doc, but this week has been … Continue reading Tales Of Twitch: Part 5 of a 286-Part Series
I love this commercial! I love the game effort on the Denver Nuggets players to read their lines; I love the acting on display by the mascot (he just might be the best mascot in the world!); I love the little tableau of Rocky’s celebration at Denver’s famed Casa Bonita, complete with cake, cliff dive … Continue reading Commercials I Wish I’d Written: Rocky’s Birthday
I’m a picky eater. I never used to think I was overly picky, but the number of times I have said “That’s gross” to Kalin Krohe over a meal in the last six years is the smoking gun of my pickyness (pickosity?). It’s also a testament to some of the wholly disgusting things Kalin does … Continue reading The French Fry Manifesto
