Monthly Archives: March 2009

Dear Vivian

Dear Vivian, I have never done this before — written to a blogger who I don’t know personally — but I must tell you how much your last few posts, your series on “Love and Happiness,” has meant to me.   … Continue reading

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Goat Stew

I went for breakfast at the Dominican diner down the block.  I’ve written about this place before.  They have two menus combined in one folder — traditional Dominican cuisine and the gringo menu for those who want burgers and BLTs.   … Continue reading

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The Disappearing Video

I’m a cross between my mother and father.   My mother is optimistic, friendly, and efficient.   My late father was sarcastic, contemplative, overly-emotional, and somewhat negative.    I bounce back between my mother’s pollyannish attitude and my father’s cynicism, and for … Continue reading

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Sending Love to Shannon of Charming Bitch!

Shannon, a funny and charming blogger, who writes for Charming Bitch and has commented and guest-posted on this blog, is in the hospital.  Her immune system has not been doing so well since she started doing radiation and chemo for … Continue reading

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Bad Time For New Facebook Friends

Nothing can lift the spirits of a man better than a long-time friend. My friend Barry called yesterday. “I’m free tonight. You want to grab some sushi and then come coffee at the diner?” “Perfect.” I’ve mentioned Barry several times … Continue reading

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Rock Bottom: The Trainwreck Post

Splat.  I hit the cold hard bottom.  Since returning from my visit with my mother and Sophia down in Florida, I have fallen apart.  My anxiety level is at an all time high.  All the strands of my life are … Continue reading

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The Easy Chair

Young Renaldo was invisible to his parents.  He sat all day in front of the television and watched cartoons.  He wanted to run away, but where would he go?  It was easier to just turn into an easy chair.  This … Continue reading

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Florida Vacation Photos!

West Palm Beach, Florida Delray Beach, Florida Sophia and My Mother The water was much warmer than at the beach in LA. I kept on seeing these hunky guys on the beach with no hair on their bodies, so I … Continue reading

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The Planets Now Revolve Around Neptune

For the last four years, this blog has been all about my penis.  I’ve written about my penis, given voice to my penis, posted drawings of my penis, and emailed photos of my penis to most of my female readers, … Continue reading

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The Canasta Group of Boca Raton

My first observation when I moved into the retirement community at Century Village was the lack of men at the clubhouse. The ratio was 2-1. “Where are all the men?” I asked. “They’re dead,” said Rita, my blunt neighbor, a … Continue reading

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