Hey Darling Ones, I played the alto saxophone from sixth grade all the way up through my sophomore year of high school. I chose the alto sax because Jennie Baker said it was cool and…
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GenX, Did a ‘Brick’ Controversy Pass Me By?
As far as I can remember there was not a big hubbub about the song “Brick” by Ben Folds Five being played on the radio. I do remember it was played on the radio about…
The COVID Diaries: When August Rears Its Ugly Head Again
Do you ever notice there’s a certain type of liberal dude who must take twitter each morning, before they begin work, to pontificate on the events of the day? It’s like a task on their…
25 Years in the Making
I have paid off my student loans. There was no fanfare. No confetti shot out of computer. The Student Loan Jackals did not send me flowers or a sash that said “Ms. No More Student…
Thank Goodness for St. Joseph
Even though I have not forgiven Coca-Cola or myself (because I only drink maybe two cans of soda a month) for the discontinuation of my beloved Diet Coke with Lime, I have recently dipped my…
Day 188 of 200: Quoting Myself
As another polar vortex slides into MN’s DMs, schools all across the metro area are cancelling classes for the next two days. And because parents apparently hate spending too much time with their children they’re…