Author Archives: Jim

A Man of Letters & An Invisible Rabbit

Posted on October 1, 2012 by Jim

I call it a “mail box surprise”!  Amongst a few bills and some irritating political adverts, a letter.  A real letter! A good friend chooses to communicate with me not by phone, not by email, or texting… but in the … Continue reading →

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Bagel Man and Shmear

Posted on July 3, 2012 by Jim

… or why it is not a good idea to have two martinis before story time   “Let’s see… Berenstain Bears?  Winnie the Pooh?  Bread and Jam for Frances?  I love the drawings in that book.” “Dad… you always fall asleep when … Continue reading →

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Cranial Fracking

Posted on June 25, 2012 by Jim

There are gems, and then there are the real gems.  This is from a New Yorker‘s “Shouts & Murmurs” section written by Ian Frazier. I love this type of elaborate, detail filled comedy writing. CRANIAL FRACKING Recently, I signed a lease … Continue reading →

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Father Knows Best

Posted on June 14, 2012 by Jim

Emperor Penguins endure the harshest climate on earth… the Antarctic.  The Penguins mate for life and share in caring for the single egg that is produced during the winter breeding season.  After laying the egg, the female transfers the egg … Continue reading →

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