Monthly Archives: May 2010

He rolled his car into the only empty space on West 10th Street, top down, wide open. He’d been drinking and driving for three or four days and couldn’t remember the trip, save the tumultuous thunderstorm in Okemah, Oklahoma that … Continue reading →

Hopper made his acting debut in ‘Rebel Without a Cause’ in 1955. He later descended into years of drug and alcohol abuse, but made a comeback in 1986 with his Oscar-nominated role in ‘Hoosiers.’ Dennis Hopper, the maverick director and … Continue reading →

I’m a grandfather again, according to my son who called at about 11 last night. While I’m elated, of course, notwithstanding that I really don’t like babies or small children, I am again disappointed in the name selection – it’s … Continue reading →

It’s nearly 4:00 PM. My cigar’s lit and scotch poured as we enter this long weekend honoring those who fell in so many wars. It would be easy to launch into a discussion about war: Just or Unjust. However, those … Continue reading →

My Dad was a remarkable man, one of a bit of mystery, great intellect, a sense of adventure and one who served in the Marine Corps, lying about his age and joining when he was about 14. He served in … Continue reading →