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Neil Kramer explores the humorous side of family, friendship, love, and sex, and the dangerous art of writing about it.
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Monthly Archives: February 2009
Lisa
In my general circle of blogging friends, Lisa is the first one to face a serious illness and not win her battle. Lisa of Clusterfook passed away last night. I was not as close a friend with her as many … Continue reading
Big Brains
My brain is so slow today after this mega cold, that I am going to have to slum it here on the blog again today and write something cheap and unnecessary, with no redeeming value to humanity. Unlike the rest … Continue reading
The Housing Market
(the following is written after watching a commercial for a horror movie on TV. I was taking Nyquil) A young couple is being shown a three bedroom home in Long Island by a realtor. YOUNG WOMAN: I love it. The … Continue reading
Strong Wind Blows Over Truck
After deleting my last three posts for various reasons, I needed a way to win my readership back. While eating my eggs and toast at the Dominican Coffee Shop this morning, I saw this news item on the TV about … Continue reading
Aligning the Planets
I was returning from having a cup of coffee at the McDonald’s across the street when I encountered a white-haired elderly man who lived in my apartment building. I didn’t remember his name, but I knew him from my youth … Continue reading
My Once A Year Jewish Rant
Today, I’m going to take this time to explore some Jewish-related subjects that I’m in the mood to rant about to you, my Jewish and non-Jewish friends. I’m not sure why it occurred to me to write this today. Maybe … Continue reading
Dreaming About Right Field
Valentine’s Day was now over. I went to sleep late. In the middle of the night, I had a dream. At first, it seemed inspirational — maybe about love? taking chances? — and then it turned into a nightmare. I … Continue reading
Loving Neil #8
I just got off the phone with Sophia. “Tomorrow’s Valentine’s Day. What are you doing?” I asked. “Nothing. You?” “Nothing.” I noticed that a few writers online were using Valentine’s Day to participate in Hilly’s Happy Self Love Day, which … Continue reading
Grace in Small Things: Part 1
1. I healed myself back to health without depending on the goodness of a woman. 2) I’ve been splurging on myself with the iphone, the trip to Chicago, and the more expensive ice cream at the supermarket. 3) My Mead … Continue reading