Tag Archives: life

The Third Annual “Thank Your First Commenter Day”

Posted on November 20, 2007 by Neil

Much like the Pilgrims thanked the Indians after they had their first decent meal in the New World, I like to use Thanksgiving, not only as an excuse to stuff myself with turkey, but as an opportunity to thank the … Continue reading →

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Little Artie

Posted on November 2, 2007 by Neil

Therapy has had two opposite effects.   It has motivated me to be more productive and organized, hence my post two days ago on how to be better organized.  Thank you!    Therapy has also made me incredibly self-absorbed, which is perfect for procrastination.   … Continue reading →

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Dear Michael

Posted on October 29, 2007 by Neil

Dear Michael, Last night, on Dancing with the Stars, the final dance was a ridiculous group number to the classic song, Rockin’ Robin.   This song has been around forever, and has been released by several different artists, but without a … Continue reading →

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Postcard from the Road

Posted on March 6, 2007 by Neil

(from our hotel room in Fort Bragg) Travelling can be stressful at times, so I’m glad Sophia and I decided ahead of time to enjoy ourselves, and to laugh off any bumps in the road. Napa is pretty, but not … Continue reading →

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Better Late Than Never

Posted on February 21, 2007 by Neil

Five months ago, Sophia was in New York working and I was lonely.  To ease my pain, many of you sent me photos of your beds.  Deannie, the writer of ”Home is Where the Heart Is” told me that she wanted … Continue reading →

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Dixie Martin: R.I.P.

Posted on January 30, 2007 by Neil

The continuing saga of how Neil met Sophia on the internet has been canceled today for a special bulletin: Dixie Martin, beloved wife of Tad Martin and mother of J.R. Chandler, died today, January 29, 2007, in Pine Valley, after … Continue reading →

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I Love John Updike (Not Really About John Updike)

Posted on January 10, 2007 by Neil

  This week was a milestone for me.  I submitted my Fame post as an op-ed at the Los Angeles Times.  Will they ever actually print it?  Extremely doubtful.  But it was the first time I ever submitted my writing … Continue reading →

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To Sleep, Perchance to Blog

Posted on December 27, 2006 by Neil

  Nothing bugs me more than blogging “experts” pontificating on what a blog should or shouldn’t be about.  Sure, it might help them write a book on blogging or speak at a conference, but what does anyone know more than … Continue reading →

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Season Tickets

Posted on November 16, 2006 by Neil

  So let’s see, the Pet Shop Boys, Vince Gill, and a chamber concert all in one week? Dude, my life is so boring. We’ve done Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, the Book Fair, and Drama Club this week. Sigh. – … Continue reading →

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Even Cowgirls Have to Pee

Posted on November 13, 2006 by Neil

Vince Gill’s “What the Cowgirls Do” Tonight, Sophia and I attended a concert of country star Vince Gill, which was a little odd, considering neither of us know any of his songs. Bu it was still fun seeing all the … Continue reading →

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