Author Archives: Jim

His Name Was Merwin

Posted on March 25, 2008 by Jim

It caught me by surprise, too! Even as I sip my whisky here at Ash Creek, surrounded by familiar faces, I have to smile. I think back to another night, some thirty-two years ago, to another bar… Sinbad’s on the … Continue reading →

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Mommie Soph Returned

Posted on March 11, 2008 by Jim

I love dreams. Even those that are based in anxiety have an extraordinary interest value to me. And full nightmares? Not a favorite; but also interesting. However, the dreams I treasure the most invariably involve visits from folks who have … Continue reading →

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Quod Erat Demonstrandum

Posted on February 28, 2008 by Jim

“It’s your turn.” “OK. Let’s see… a Fascist Dictator, a Lerner and Lowe Musical & an ungulate.” Pardon me. I should explain. I have known Raymond Bellaga since we were little kids. Best friends. And that lasted thru my divorce, and Raymond marrying … Continue reading →

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Please Pass the Port

Posted on February 25, 2008 by Jim

“Would you be so kind as to please pass the Port?” Here we go. I wish I could leave the table. “Would you be so kind…” He sounds like a supercilious idiot. On one occasion somebody said I had a “supercilious” manner. I didn’t know … Continue reading →

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