25 hours, Eight Days

 I'm experiencing another stupid birthday and, as usual, I've learned many valuable lessons...all of which were, apparently,  struck by a Tomahawk missile in military operations overseas.     This year on my birthday I strive to do what many successful people in ou r society do... begin an 8 to 13 month sentence at a minimum security prison      On day 355 let's cut the (ice cream) cake, enjoy a lap dance from an aging but incredibly nice stripper who majored in Art History 14 years ago and take a peek at a few "Things I've Learned." 1. I genuinely enjoy conversation, so long as I'm not involved in any way whatsoever. 2. I judge ANY guy who orders a shot of Fireball. (or drives a Miata) 3.  Everyone who I've ever met named "Chase" is a complete dildo. 4. I get into trouble quite often for being honest.  Case in point-- One does not have to do anything that they do not wish to do-- especially in the workplace.  The caveat being that you m...

 Did you know that today was plan Your Epitaph Day?  April 6, 2026, is an annual opportunity to take control of your legacy by crafting your own tombstone inscription.   Created in 1995 (that explains a LOT) to encourage personal reflection on life and death, this day prompts you to decide how you want to be remembered rather than leaving it to others. My name is likely burned in effigy fucking daily out here...but, no one elsewhere takes the west coast seriously anyway.    My epitaph would be much better served in another's hands, for sure. But, before I do that, here's goes... I had a conversation on the phone last night with a writer friend of mine that, I’m convinced, was a dream. After confirming that it was indeed a real conversation I desperately tried to grasp the subject matter over breakfast today. (Pronounced: Bloody Mary's) She told me of an elderly family friend in Texas who had asked that my friend write a eulogy, an epitaph of sorts-- so she ...