This poem was originally about the joy of lemonade and coffee shops. Over time it became about other things that go away and comes back — like creativity. But these last few weeks, it’s become about missing lemonade and coffee … Read on Macduff...
Las Vegas-style entertainment
So I’ve always heard that Las Vegas was known for having something for everybody. Harley Davidson-brand pedicures? Check. A shadow-puppet show featuring the songs of Hugo Chavez? Check. Guys who wear blue face paint and speak in pig latin? I’m … Read on Macduff...
Travel Tip
Here’s a travel tip that works for me and might work great for you too!
When I’m away from home, sometimes I’ll see somebody on a cab line or in the hotel lobby who looks like my friend Dave. And … Read on Macduff...
Bodies Fly
Bodies fly close overhead
glittering geese eyes
turning my body to track
invisible, lovely dark
honk.
The perfect gentleman
At an Italian restaurant last night, while I was picking at my spaghetti bolognese, a perfect little gentleman of around 2 or 3 years old came up to me and stared.
Whatever I did — peekabo, wiggly fingers, wiggly fingers … Read on Macduff...
Me and my accomplishments
You probably can’t tell from this blog, but I’m an exceptionally accomplished fellow. For example: I once taught a family of gerbils how to sign “hello” and “nice to see you.” I can hold my breath for three hours. From … Read on Macduff...
Mess with Texas
Some people, like Hillary Clinton and my 7-year-old son, have been hammering home this “Don’t Mess with Texas” message. In the case of Hillary, it’s one of her slogans for the March 4th primary. With my son, it’s on this … Read on Macduff...
If you’ve got kids
today’s a good day
to introduce them
to “Bicycle Race” by Queen.
On your mark, get set, go…..
Vortex Spawn Makes Stage Debut in Candide
Hi,
This one’s narrowcast to my fellow Bay Areans. Just wanted to share the fun fact that my daughter (aka Shonny Vortex) is making her big-time stage debut this very weekend in Virago Theatre Company’s staging of Candide, with music … Read on Macduff...
Be Prepared
I keep hearing the pundits say that the Clinton campaign built their strategy around one result — a clear victory on Super Tuesday. Then they read these great quotes from the candidate, like this one from back on December 30th: … Read on Macduff...