Author Archives: S.

Sometimes you’re just in a Billy Joel frame of mind.

You know, you worry too much. In fact, everybody worries too much. – Jiminy Cricket”

Sometimes I find that it’s best to wear my evening jewelry during the day.

When I first moved here, I lived in a rambling old house over by Georgia Tech. It was connected to a garage apartment by a catwalk. Pretty frequently, the gentleman who lived in that apartment would come knocking on the … Continue reading →

but it would be better if my feet were propped on a cooler kit in a boat, rather than on my desk.

1. Played a video game 2. Seen an episode of Star Trek 3. Eaten a tamale 4. Cheated on a test 5. Worn an air-brushed t-shirt 6. Skydived (skydove?) 7. Successfully changed a lock 8. Gone to a bar alone … Continue reading →

I didn’t know that in less than twelve hours Mish would send me an email that read, “Holy shit. A plane just hit the World Trade Center.” Trace and I were roommates at the time and I hollered at her … Continue reading →

My friend Lynn is having a baby. I can’t believe it. It’s not like this is the first time she’s had a baby, or the first time any of my friends have had babies. Most of them have. And every … Continue reading →

On Friday I walked into Wells Fargo and got the last $27.12 I had there. Just like that, I’m no longer their customer. I had been waiting for things to clear and spending my money there, moving my online banking … Continue reading →