Yearly Archives: 2010

Emotions are what we manufacture. Feelings are who we are. Emotions are intense and brief, like rain.Feeling are deep and flowing, like a river. Emotions are frivolous and distracting, like fashions.Feelings are solid and reassuring, like beauty. Emotions erupt and … Continue reading →

Let’s categorize people in more ways to get to know them better. It’s time. Political party affiliation, country of origin, gender and all that, has got us just closer to stupid. Let’s try something else. For instance: 1. People who … Continue reading →

This is about a woman walking along Belmont Avenue.She walked with great purpose, like Chicago women do, flat and forward. She didn’t swivel at all. She navigated the sidewalk like an upended pair of scissors. She didn’t walk like a … Continue reading →

Actor Cary Grant projected the quality of stillness. Yul Brenner projected restraint but not stillness. Yul Brenner had scary emotion within that he reined in; yet it remained palpable, not seen on the surface, like danger. Cary Grant was different, … Continue reading →

Saint Agnes was a martyr, dying for her faith in a gruesome way. The religious order of women who taught at my grammar school were Sisters of St. Agnes. Both they, and Saint Agnes herself, are the closest I had … Continue reading →

There are lots of reasons folks don’t write. Lack of talent isn’t one of them. Reason #11: Folks don’t write because it takes control away. Men will either be distracted or feel left out of this analogy but it’s a … Continue reading →

There are lots of reasons folks don’t write. Lack of talent isn’t one of them. Reason #14 Why folks don’t write: They aren’t ready. Many think that not being ready is a poor excuse for not writing; but most good … Continue reading →

This is about a tree that grows opposite our new condo on Sheffield: The tree is waving its notice-me branches with all its leaves frantically waving, giggly, shimmy-shaking in the morning winds. I think this brazen display is a ruse, … Continue reading →

Here is a chat between a grown up daughter and her dying Mom about God: What about God? What about who? God? Yes, you know. The Big Kahuna. All Knowing. Light of the World. Imperial Majesty of the Universe. Creator. … Continue reading →

I’ve known Joe for about 20 years and lately is the first time I’ve seen him mad. He treads his part of earth lightly, disturbing little, asking little. Why then did a disease pummel him? Why him? Why not take … Continue reading →