They were trending last week, but it took so long to get this blog out I’m already behind the curve. If that isn’t an indicator for you–I’m not a trend follower. Take my first summer job at Bob’s Big Boy–the name speaks for itself. And I never could bring the silverware before the meal, so… Continue reading Jay Wright and the 76ers Are Trending, Calling Up #41 of The Top 75 NBA Stories, please
Well, not exactly. It kept getting algae and turning green for years, though it made for a great Kermit the frog “Somewhere Over the Rainbow” moment. So we did what had to be done. We drained it of all that might be clouding it up. I’ve been just as foggy. Instead of being filled with… Continue reading Drained & Renewed!
It happens to the best of us; I’m sure it’s happened to you. We run out of gas (figuratively or literally, take your pick). After two weekends of shows, I’m so out of gas I missed my muse deadline yesterday. But I’m talking about the real thing today, well, almost. Last Saturday, Alexandra and I… Continue reading Running Out Of Gas–Story #25 of the Top 75 NBA Stories Series
No picture this muse. You ask, why? It’s been that kind of week! I finally figured out something huge about myself–I’m a runner. And no, not a physical runner. In that regard, I hate running. But I run from the complex parts of life, especially when all goes to pot during hell week. Fight or… Continue reading Outcasts For Hell Week
The world’s saturated with creators–do we need one more? And if we’re not famous, forget about it, unless you have one million followers on TikTok. Then, by all means, open up your fashion line or singing career, or write that book. We all want to be seen and heard. Somehow, as crazy as it sounds,… Continue reading Letting It All Hang Out For Some Creativity
It’s a year after my bilateral mastectomy, and I’m in my plastic surgeon’s office Friday, and she’s asking to see my boobs. It’s something I initially felt so squeamish about, and then I could do without even being asked. Yet, it’s a year later. How do I think about it all now? It’s human nature… Continue reading A Quick Getaway–The Perks of A New Job
#36 (3-6) of the Top 75 NBA Series-These stories will appear randomly based on the significance of the number we’re dialing in. Psst! Happy Birthday Mom! One day Alex’s Mom pointed out the number game my parents play with one another: My Mom’s birthday is 3-6, and my Dad’s is 6-3. How cool, right? And,… Continue reading Mrs. C–The Real Deal Behind Billy C!
You know when you can’t take one more thing. So you hit rewind and retell all the trials that have led up to this point. It’s like Hansel and Gretel, only instead of leaving breadcrumbs, you’ve made a trail of empty wrappers. We all do this trick of human nature to make ourselves feel better;… Continue reading Sorry For You’s Misfortunes & Other One-Liners
Only if! But it got me thinking, what if we could direct dial the past and listen in on a story. Today’s the day to give it a try. Dad got honored at the Cleveland All-Star Game as one of the top 75 NBA players. And we’ve got at least 75 stories hoarded in the… Continue reading Top 75 NBA Stories–Dialing Up Billy C in 1968
Or at least these are the questions I frequently ask myself. So why not put in an adorable picture, and call it a Valentine’s Day special? Question: Do you honestly get your kicks out of writing these muses? Answer: Okay, truth. I love laughing, and my deep hope is that you’re laughing along with me. And if… Continue reading Wowing You With Cuteness! (A V-Day Special Q&A)
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