“This is first class check in only.” She shoved the ticket across the counter, not bothering to look up. “I am flying first class.” I shoved the ticket back. She stared at me in disbelief and begrudgingly took my ticket (It was the 90s, so we used paper tickets then.). She … [Read more...] about Jerry Stiller, My Best Friend
RIP
Prince, My Soundtrack
The collective gasp heard ‘round the world on Thursday must be what it sounds like when doves cry. I get weepy, even more so than usual. My sons think I’m nuts. I sniveled in carpool, wiping snot on my sleeve and thanking the sun for warranting dark glasses as I … [Read more...] about Prince, My Soundtrack
Oh Captain, My Captain…RIP Robin Williams
To never see his smirk again... Or be jolted by his laugh. In a cruel twist of irony, the man who made us convulse in fits of hilarity is gone too soon due to profound depression. Perhaps as he lifted us he consumed all he had, leaving nothing for his own nourishment. I don't … [Read more...] about Oh Captain, My Captain…RIP Robin Williams