Please say a prayer for Ryan Parris, a fine young man I know by association about four different ways. He has a rare eye disease that is threatening, among other things, his University of Alabama football career. Earlier this week my friend Cliff, who is an Uber driver, picked up a fellow who had just … Read more
There is a strong east wind as I type. That’s easily the least common direction from which wind comes around here. Always catches me off-guard. Lea and I haven’t had a good relationship with glass this week. Add replacement automotive side mirror glass to the list of things you can get on Amazon.com. And, for … Read more
Spring Break week is tough. My entire family lies around while I have to get up. It’s harder than it sounds. So Fall Out Boy’s “Centuries” includes an unambiguous and prominent bit of Suzanne Vega’s “Tom’s Diner.” When I was researching whether she was credited as a writer on “Centuries” (she is), I learned that … Read more