The scene of the crime A lot of people hate public transportation. Whether it’s the crowds, the routes, or the unreliable timing, most people dedicated to a life without automobiles have some complaint about their chosen mode of getting around. My personal complaint? I hate being punched in the head by crazy people. Now, I’m [...]
Monthly Archives: May 2005
Bus Passes and Bloody Knuckles
29-May-05Goodbye
24-May-05Randolph Pederson, 1913-2005 The last time I saw him was in 2003, when my then-girlfriend Fran and I ventured to the northern edge of the Great Plains for a family reunion celebrating his 90th birthday. He was frail by then, but it was clear that he’d kept his wits about him. After spending the afternoon [...]
Not to brag…
18-May-05It’s been awhile since I updated, but I’ve been kind of busy. You see, I totally graduated today. Totally. Behold: That’s me in my big dumb baby blue cap and gown-aka my new bathrobe and showercap. Also, I have tix to see Star Wars tonight at midnight. Natch. So yeah, it’s been a good day.
You Can Be My Wingman Anytime
07-May-05Maverick and Sundown contemplate how to lure Viper home without having to take Jester, too. Jumping on the grenade. Perhaps you’ve heard this expression before. The idea is as simple as it is insensitive: jumping on the grenade entails accompanying a friend to talk to a pair of girls–at a bar, party, or wherever–with [...]
Get off my lawn!
04-May-05(Picture by Scott, by way of Antigoni.) Turns out having to walk with a cane isn’t all bad. I was able to really play up the “crazy old man” angle. The ladies love it.