There, I Said It!
Breaking News: Man Discovers Pedicures
Toenails are God’s little joke on men. Unlike women who luxuriate in pedicures, men are tough. We manage our own nail care. Bending and straining to clip them until something bad happens. An ingrown toenail. Foot fungus. Falling arches. And then we rush to the...
Where's the Shift?
I’ve been driving Jeff’s new car. A Lincoln MKC. And much to my surprise, the whole thing is push button. The entire shift mechanism is gone. You have to literally point and touch your way to park, reverse and drive. Great for keeping your mind agile. Change for...
Arthritis Anyone?
I’ve just taken an Aleve to calm the pain in my left thumb that an orthopedic surgeon pronounced as arthritis. Damn him! Okay. It happens. None of us are young forever. My Dad had the same problem with his left thumb in his mid-forties. That's when he dropped out of...
Weather or Not … Here Comes Summer
Some people are obsessed with weather. Thunderstorms, tornadoes, sleet and hail. A simple snowstorm becomes a nor’easter. Millions without power. At least that's how reporters ramp up the story. But living in Phoenix, we don’t have much weather. It’s generally sunny...
Awkward Man Hugs
When did shaking hands as a greeting go out of fashion with men? It seems that everywhere you go—guys are now hugging. Restaurants, gyms, sporting events, car shows—wherever men gather—they’re engaging in these awkward man hugs. Not quite touching—and yet—touching a...
Who is that Coughing?
I hate getting sick. I guess that’s normal. But I hate it even more when Jeff gets sick. And not because he’s uncomfortable—or I need to take care of him—but because I’m usually the next one up. It seems when you live with someone, it’s impossible not to catch their...
Not Another Supermarket
I've been thinking a lot lately about why I seem to always be in the supermarket. I must have better things to do with my time than wander through Safeway, Fry's and Trader Joe's. And yet, now, I even go to Whole Foods to take out lunch. Has grocery shopping become my...
But Darling, I love Turner Classic Movies
I admit it. I’m addicted to old movies. Really old movies. I love silent films. I’m fascinated by those stars who never made the transition to sound. John Gilbert. Theda Bara. The list goes on. And though I regularly support the San Francisco Silent Film Festival, I...
Smile
On a flight to Mexico, sitting in an aisle seat, a stranger once put his hand on my shoulder and said, “Cheer up, buddy. Things will get better.” Walking the dog in the morning, I’ve been told by neighbors that I’m rather stand-offish. And friends recently gave me a...