Mickey Mouse as Anti-Hero

Mickey Mouse as Anti-Hero

The star character and centerpiece of Walt Disney’s world is Mickey Mouse. He was Walt’s first and, perhaps, his alter ego. He’s forever been perpetually jolly, a welcome antidote to worldwide angst, though his tinny, effeminate voice rankles my...
Matthew Perry was my favorite Friend

Matthew Perry was my favorite Friend

Matthew Perry died unexpectedly a couple of weeks ago. He’d had problems for many years and was open about his additions and rehabilitation. Everyone applauded his openness and felt he’d conquered his demons. He seemed to have embraced his success, even...
Regrets, I have a few…

Regrets, I have a few…

August 2 question: Have you ever written something that afterward you felt conflicted about? If so, did you let it stay how it was, take it out, or rewrite it? Well, well, well. This is an interesting topic… I’m a writer who has a keen sense of irony, a...
De-Clutter Your Brain

De-Clutter Your Brain

To write this blog post, I had to take a moment to empty my brain. The modern era of social media, morning and night news on nearly a dozen tv channels, radio, and podcasts ad nauseam has cluttered my head. It’s an infodemic, I swear! Technology has wired us to...
Departing One Tribe to Enter a New Phase of Life

Courage

So, you think you’ve got courage, Constant Reader. Try this on for size: A friend who’d moved to Florida Facetimed me to tell me she was dying. She had courage. She loved me enough to let me know in person. Unable to fly the 3000 miles, she did the next...