George Carlin, Pacman, Don Imus and Politicians

I just have a few “quickies” to touch on.
First, I must say how saddened I was to hear George Carlin died. That man was funny as hell, he was honest, and he is going to be missed.
I loved that guy. 
Second, can someone please put a plug or something in Don Imus’ mouth? Seems he’s in [...]

Vodka, Shrinks and Me

“Do you think you have a problem with alcohol? Would you label yourself an alcoholic?”
He’s asking THE question.
I pause before responding and then finally…
“I’m not sure… I mean, I’m pretty sure I drink too much… but who knows if there’s a label for it?”
I’ve been to rehab… but not for alcohol. I’ve never had a DUI, [...]

Farts, Humping and Stripper Shoes

Ahh…
Kids do and say the darnedest things, don’t they?
Yesterday as I was preparing dinner my three year old came over to me. She pulled me down so that my face was even with hers… I’m thinking I’m about to be told something very important.
“I farted. Jealous?”
Yea.
This morning while dropping both my daughters off at daycare [...]

Cops, Drug Paraphernalia, Dobbs and License Plates

Alright, so sometimes shit gets away from me, and I fall a little (ahem) behind on stuff that needs to get done.
For example, my plates expired in March.
Yeah, March. It’s June.
Why have I not been all over this?
Sigh.
Who knows. Just wasn’t worried about it, I guess.
Consequently, I’ve been driving on expired tags for the better [...]

Tribute to My Dad

It’s Father’s Day, so of course I have to talk about my daddy.
How the heck can I describe him and where in the world should I start?
My father is one of my only true heroes. He is amazing, and I’m not just saying that cuz he’s my dad.
He’s a great man for putting up with [...]

My Russian Lover

I like to think about running away.
No, not like I did for a whole 12 hours in 8th grade… but you know… for good.
I don’t have a clue where the hell I would go, but sometimes we all need to escape and no one knows this better than I do.
It’s what I do.
Things get tough, [...]

“Whitey” Never Happened, Neither Did Most of the Other Nonsense…

Can we please just put an end to this crap?
Michelle Obama never used the word “whitey” while speaking from the pulpit at Trinity United Church of Christ.
As a matter of fact, she has never even spoken from the pulpit at Trinity at all.
Ever.
Simply because Trinity UCC is predominantly black (and proud of it) does not make it, nor [...]

Doctors, Blue Eyes and Divorce

Visits to the doctor have the potential to be embarrassing enough as it is.
This visit, however, was the visit from hell.
So I’m waiting on that stupid bed/table thingy they make you sit on, with nothing on but that dumb hospital gown… feeling exposed, and more than a little ridiculous.
The doctor comes in… he’s some Indian guy [...]

Cluster-F*cks, War, McCain and The Today Show

Every day I find myself more and more surprised that Senator John McCain is actually considered a viable candidate for president.
I have to wonder if Ashton Kucher is behind all this nonsense, and we’re really all just getting Punk’d.
Really, how the heck does anyone take this guy seriously?
Most recently, good ol’ McCain was makin’ the rounds, [...]

Black, White… Whatever

Is Obama Black or Bi-racial?
That’s the headline I recently saw on CNN.
Damn, what a question- I can’t believe it’s something that never even crossed my mind… me, of all people.
I guess I just always thought of him as black…
We all know Obama’s mama is white, and his daddy is black… similarly, my own mother (biological) [...]