August 11, 2005 – Prague, Czech Republic

My sister lives overseas. For those of you that like to travel, you, as I did, recognize it as the perfect excuse to take a trip. As with any foreign place, there are always some subtle differences in day-to-day life and the sundries one can purchase. Realizing this, I asked my darling sister, “Is there anything you would like me to bring you from ‘the States’?”

Much to my complete and utter chagrin, she replies, “If you bring nothing else, please, for the love of god, bring tampons! They are like gold.”

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Feruary 4, 2004 – Ocean Beach, San Diego, CA

Well friends, it has happened at last. After nearly eight years of living in this city and having clocked time in Queens, behind Port Authority and in the West Village I was beginning to wonder, “What’s wrong with me? Am I so undesirable?”. And while the jury is still out, as they say, on those two questions, I can sleep a little easier at night now, for I have finally been approached by a prostitute.

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Definition: Noun. 1. A long word. Adjective. 1. Given to the use of long words. 2. Long and ponderous; polysyllabic.

Usage: Some people may describe Fork and Salt Shaker as sesquipedalian. If you count yourself among them, you’re an idiot then the “Word of the Day” should be your favorite part of the site. Vocabulary is good for you.

Talk about a word that describes itself…

A street sign I once saw. I’m just going to go ahead and let this one stand on its own. Take from it what you will…

Ever have a job you hated more than anything else? Remember how you felt when you quit? Did you revel in an elation that could only be described in Haiku? I sure as shit did!

My notice I gave
The soul is mine once again
At last I am free

March 24, 2004 – Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park, CO