Category Archives: Life with Sophia

Why Not?

Posted on May 25, 2010 by Neil

I had a nice weekend with Sophia. Tonight we are sitting in separate rooms. She is in the bedroom, playing online poker on her laptop. I am in my office, writing this nonsense, in between stints on Twitter and Facebook. … Continue reading →

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Figure-Skating Fans of Orange County

Posted on May 23, 2010 by Neil

On Wednesday, I noticed in the newspaper that “Smuckers Stars on Ice” was playing at the Staples Center on Thursday, for one night. “Hey, “Stars on Ice” is at Staples tomorrow,” I said to Sophia. This comment was supposed to … Continue reading →

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Good Year

Posted on May 17, 2010 by Neil

The year, 2010, started out promising, like the Goodyear blimp rising over the city, a whirring airship ascending slowly and elegantly, graceful in appearance, like a modern dancer. “Happy New Year,” I screamed at midnight on December 31, drunk on … Continue reading →

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The Two Towers

Posted on March 15, 2010 by Neil

On Thursday, I was sleeping at my friend’s house (that is another story, one in which I will avoid discussing at the moment), when I received the Bat signal. Literally. I programmed Sophia’s ringtone as the 1960′s Batman song, because … Continue reading →

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Carpool Lane

Posted on February 23, 2010 by Neil

I am enjoying writing posts on my iPhone. They tend to be short, snapshots of half-baked ideas, complete with amusing errors from the spell-checker, passages with no literary value. I am sitting in the waiting room of Sophia’s therapist, dragged … Continue reading →

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Car Stolen

Posted on September 14, 2009 by Neil

Hyundai Santa Fe gone away to East L.A. where Jose will chop away and ship next day to Monterrey. What can I say? You’re on your way to those who pay for parts Hyundai. I hope and pray You’ll be … Continue reading →

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Call Box

Posted on May 30, 2009 by Neil

I brought along a pile of old CDs to play in the car as we drove to Las Vegas.  I had planned on us leaving Friday morning, but Sophia had the idea of leaving Thursday night instead.  I was wary … Continue reading →

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Monday Night Therapy

Posted on May 12, 2009 by Neil

(actual magazines from therapist’s waiting room!) Last night, I went with Sophia to her therapist. It was the first time EVER that we sat in the same room with one therapist. (this part deleted) After the session, I thought I … Continue reading →

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Anxiety Friday: Confrontation

Posted on May 8, 2009 by Neil

Last Sunday was a perfect California day.  Sophia and I walked to the pier.   There was an all-day jazz festival going on.   The stage was set up right in front of the Pacific.   Nearby was a small crafts fair, where … Continue reading →

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Rock Bottom: The Trainwreck Post

Posted on March 20, 2009 by Neil

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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