I’m just a smalltown kid -- kinda quiet – lucky to be living in a bejeweled city that re-invents itself every 20 seconds. L.A. schools are great. The politicians are amazing. The men are prettier than the women.
Month: December 2023
Happy New Year
Know how a positive Covid test shows two stripes? I showed pinstripes. I coulda played for the Yankees.
Bent, Broken, Brilliant
Christmas is candlelight. Christmas is tactile … a hand on your shoulder, a kiss on the cheek.
Tiny Dancers
She was the smallest performer at the holiday dance recital. Cakes takes that as the advantage it is. Everybody loves the welterweight.
Open Your Heart
Since 1965, “A Charlie Brown Christmas” has given us peace and perspective that I can’t find in the diamond aisle at Macy’s. I think it’s just an extraordinary piece of literature…of Americana…of Christmas.
A Treasure Chest
Talk about a treasure chest of laughter and empathy: Chevy Chase in the attic. Macaulay Culkin staring at the statue of St. Padre Pio in that glowing Wilmette sanctuary.
Flippin’ Funny Town
What a gift our dogs are. What a sliver of warm pie … tangible, everyday proof that God can really cook.
Magic Snowshoes
Sure, he was slow to walk with at ballgames, and he told jokes I didn’t understand. But what a grandpa he was. For years, I thought he might’ve been Santa Claus.
Xmas Tips and Trivia
What does “hurkle-durkle” mean? (hint: You do it in bed).