by Alex Kahl | Mar 4, 2026 | Whimsical Observations on Life
Growing up in New York City, I was warned not to do drugs. And drugs back then were everywhere. In school. On the street. In the subway. A nickel bag could be had just by walking through a park, not to mention the neighborhood fast-food joint, where you could order...
by Alex Kahl | Nov 18, 2025 | On Being a Writer, Whimsical Observations on Life
You can take classes. You can listen to speakers. You can knock your head against the wall. But in the end, the only way to write and finish a novel is to sit down and do the work. No matter how distracting the world might be. No matter the number of interruptions...
by Alex Kahl | Aug 29, 2025 | Whimsical Observations on Life
Picking up meds at the pharmacy has become my side hustle. How do I know? Well, for one thing, the pharmacist seems to know my name. I still provide my birthdate and confirm my address, but let’s get real. The guy knows me. Which is surprising since for years, I...
by Alex Kahl | May 11, 2025 | News, Whimsical Observations on Life
It happens every year. A male and female duck arrive for a fast dip in the pool. And who can blame them? It’s not like anyone is using our pool in May. Until the temperature in Phoenix has surpassed 100 degrees, our pool is mostly a water feature. Something that...
by Alex Kahl | Dec 12, 2024 | Whimsical Observations on Life
Writing a humor blog is a great way to celebrate life. But over the last few months, I’ve struggled to find a topic to grab my funny bone. That’s because come January, I’m scheduled for open heart surgery to replace an aortic valve. Big fun! And if...
by Alex Kahl | Sep 7, 2024 | Whimsical Observations on Life
Silence may be golden, but being deaf is not for the faint of heart. Lately, I’ve been struggling with my hearing, unsure if it will ever return to the level it was before I had that little tumor in my right ear removed. Now I know that my hearing is improving....
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