The Haskell; the opera; the local pub – what do these things have in common? Experiences that were anticipated with vim and vigor. Well, the first two in particular, but all were overwhelmingly lacking in three areas – preparation, provisions, and peers. Let’s begin with the actual events, (I will number them with a brief […]
Inept operas and staffs, but American Pharoah still reigns Read More »
“I feel all the time like a cat on a hot tin roof. What is the victory of a cat on a hot tin roof? — I wish I knew… Just staying on it, I guess, as long as she can…” ~ Maggie “I have today’s forecast for you: HOTTT! Today’s temperature’s gonna rise up
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“Caregiving is a constant learning experience.” “Being loved by someone gives you strength while loving someone gives you courage.” Watching our parents age and knowing the support required to provide them with the assurance of their comfort – physically and mentally – can be a remarkably daunting task. Once adult children see their parents as
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Ahhhh the 80s! Can we discuss this decade for a bit? I was born in 1970, nourished on Gen X formula, not by choice but by fate. In fairness, the 80s had its high points – masterful mullets, Nancy’s war on drugs, fanny packs, inane movies, wonderfully cheesy music, cringe-worthy fashion, and of course the
Give us Pony Boy and Duckie, you can keep Blane Read More »
“A dimension not only of sight and sound, but of mind. A journey into a wondrous land of imagination.” How many times have you heard that introduction? If you have not heard it at least 10,000 times then you must closely examine the choices you have made to-date, and immediately watch The Twilight Zone. It
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“Weather wise, it’s such a lovely dayJust say the words and we’ll beat the birds down to Acapulco BayIt’s perfect for a flying honeymoon, they sayCome fly with me, let’s fly, let’s fly away” This was the soundtrack of his life. My dad reveled in listening to the Great American Songbook, in particular Frank Sinatra.
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“No, we don’t need more sleep. It’s our souls that are tired, not our bodies. We need nature. We need freedom. We need truth. We don’t need more sleep; we need to wake up and live.” “You miss 100% of the naps you don’t take.” People everywhere are having a difficult time getting their ZZZ’s.
Mid-day siestas, filthy seven-letter words & Freud Read More »
My mother is selling her house! The address is the second longest I’ve ever had. We moved quite a bit when I was younger. The abovementioned dwelling was my sixth. I lived there for 16 years. My mom has been there for almost 43 years. She and my father purchased it and decided they would
Leave a Light on for Yourself Read More »
When I was young I brought a dog home. I was walking from grammar school and a family was giving away puppies – (sounds odd but this is not fake news, merely childhood). Anyway, I found it completely normal at the ripe age of 9 to take the hound with me and hope for the
The Pear Tree Project is going to be on a Podcast! This uniquely created exploration of topics is named Surviving the Human Experience. Each episode and/or series is specifically designed to explore and discuss subjects that play a role or have an impact on our human experience. Themes chosen span across health and wellness, self-discovery,
Our first Podcast, Peanut Butter & Jelly, and the Unexpected Read More »