A few days ago at work, a man who looked to be in his eighties was wheeled through the side entrance at Giusti’s in a wheelchair by a woman who could have been his daughter.  She was the right age, anyway.  I directed them to one of our downstairs tables, as he was unable to walk, and showed them where the menu was on the wall.  This kind of thing ( Read more... )

When I left the engagement story last, Kevin and I were on our way to Napa from San Francisco, with a ring in my possession, and I was trying to determine precisely how I was going to propose to Lesley.  I had pretty much figured I was going to do it that night, as the Harry Potter book release party had foiled my romantic Friday evening plan, and ( Read more... )

I’m feeling better after a cup of coffee.  I can’t say that is always the case.  It usually depends on what part of the day we’re talking.  But at 6:15 am, it’s usually the cure.  I say usually because it depends on whether or not you’re just waking up.  If so, it’ll make you feel better.  If you’ve still been up, it may keep you vertical, but it ( Read more... )

As previously mentioned, after I had made the purchase of the diamond and the setting, we made our way upstairs for drinks.  Yes, there was a bar on the premises.  Do you think it’s because they want to get you a tad tipsy before making a significant purchase of something you’re likely to know very little about?  That is why I had made the decision ( Read more... )

We walked down a staircase that took us from a large open space that acted as a lobby of sorts into a much smaller darker hallway.  I don't want you to think that this was some sort of dungeon.  It wasn't.  It's just that the "lobby" had natural light with white painted walls, and a ceiling that went up several stories.  This hallway I found myself ( Read more... )

July 16th, 2007, early in the morning, I called Kevin to see what time he’d be by my house.  I explained that although we were going to San Francisco for me, he would have to drive since the pretext of me getting away from home was to do him a favor.  He agreed, and said he’d be over around 9:45 AM.  By 10:15 I started to get worried that he’d ( Read more... )

Jewelry Mart.  Is everyone familiar with it?  I’d never heard of it before about 6 weeks ago.  It’s some big super center where one can purchase jewels of various kinds for near wholesale bargains.  Hence, why they require some sort of business license before you can get in.  I’m not certain how Kevin got in, nor how he got me in as he’s a teacher. ( Read more... )

I haven’t written the morning pages at home in a couple of weeks.  A lot has happened.  I got engaged.  Wow.  It’s kind of a funny story how it all went down.  Where to start?

I guess I’ll start with why I did it when I did.  I’ve been thinking about it for a long time.  I know I have.  Lesley is the most wonderful woman I’ve ever been with.  She’s ( Read more... )

To the tune of Don't Go Back to Rockville

Waking up to the alarm thinking there’s no harm in getting up

Working everyday away believing it’s never gonna stop

This wasn’t supposed to be how it all worked out for me, and now I really know

Lessons that you learn are just too late to teach you what you oughtta know

Running out of time means getting older ( Read more... )

The party always ends when Reality finally crashes it.