Lone Cigarette
It’s hard to give up the things you love even when they don’t love you back. I was fortunate to win that battle with cigarettes. Sure I sneak back every now and give her a kiss and let her caress my lungs but always in the company of another smoker. It’s become a social thing, […]
Continue readingA Glutton for Thanksgiving
I know Thanksgiving is long over so its seems silly to write a post about it now, but to use the cliche — better late than never. I would have liked to write this post on Thanksgiving itself or the day after but unfortunately it goes against one of my Thanksgiving traditions — absolutely no […]
Continue readingSWAT Team a Block Down
I was writing in my living room when I heard a loud but muffled voice over a PA. What the fuck! I walked outside trying to get a clearer understanding of what was being said. Finally I heard it. “This is the sheriff’s department. We have a warrant.” Oh shit. I put on some pants […]
Continue readingSweater Weather
I love the approach of “winter” in Austin. As soon as the faintest cold spell blows through (below 60) people break out the full on winter wear. I’m talking coats, scarves, caps, gloves — the works. Which is ridiculous because by 10 am it’s close to 80 degrees and all of those people begin to […]
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