I’ve learned some things from Wikipedia this morning, my Internet friends. Did you know that this year St. Patrick’s Day was moved from March 17th to March 15th because it fell within Holy Week? The last time this had to be done was back in 1940 and the next time will be in 2160. Also, corned beef and cabbage is an American invention and the Irish don’t pinch those who don’t wear green.
I’ll tell you who does pinch: Janie.
I forgot about St. Patrick’s day this morning. …

2008 has not been a banner year for this couple of Lady Gays. We’ve been lazy, which is part of the problem, but I’m also blaming it on the probable consumption of gluten which had made Janie tired, sad, bored, grumpy, hungry, thirsty, hot, cold, aloof, indifferent, indecisive, pushy, unable to concentrate, forgetful and, once, incapable of beating me at Uno.
I know that she’s entitled to emotions and that there is nothing particularly “bad” about any of what I’ve mentioned. It’s mostly rather confusing because I’m usually the …

What is Silda Wall Spitzer thinking?

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The smell of church incense
The words to On Eagle’s Wings
When Jaclyn broker her arm, when Shannon broke her ankle and when Ryan sprained his ankle and cracked his skull open after the basketball hoop fell on his head and blood squirted everywhere
Playing catch during recess with my friend Brian in third grade. He was a really talented artist and had the best laugh. Later, he joined a gang and now he’s in prison for shooting and killing a girl when we were in high school.
Performing a Mexican Hat …