Category Archives: Writing

“I bet you are carving your name and phone number in my back.” “I hope I have a melanoma on the other side so I can get rid of my love handles.” “Could you give me a chin while you’re … Continue reading →

Just a few things you’ll need in your “Hurricane Isaac Survival Kit:” 1. Water: Unless you are Kevin Costner in Waterworld and can drink your own pee, you need a gallon of water per person per day. Or something like … Continue reading →

Feel that burning sensation? I do. It’s our scars. Those deep, ugly ones we received seven years ago when Hurricane Katrina blasted ashore. Recovery is a funny word.  It means getting back to normal.  Yeah right, “normal.”  We didn’t go … Continue reading →

So the United State Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) finally caught its white whale. The anti-doping agency has pursued seven-time Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong with Captain Ahab-like persistence; and last night, Armstrong cried uncle. While he still denies he cheated, … Continue reading →

I was leaving Oxford on that crisp fall evening.  The whole world was at Ole Miss to cover the Presidential Debate; and I was heading away from the center of the media-hype universe.  The sky was blue and traffic was … Continue reading →

From my upcoming short story book, Fried Chicken & Wine and in honor of football season. First Quarter: The father led his son by the hand. When they emerged from the dark tunnel into the vast football stadium, the little … Continue reading →

I’m a metaphor kind of guy. Maybe it is because I’ve used visual metaphors  in my cartoons for years. I love how one thing can be used to effectively explain something way more complex.  And one of my favorite metaphors … Continue reading →

I just watched the Olympic hurdles.  It’s a sport that completely makes my palms sweat — I guess because I am so uncoordinated that I envision myself face planting while trying to run them. But the Olympians fly over them … Continue reading →

I’ve discovered a few things since Banjo died Saturday night: 1. I miss him more than I ever thought I would. 2. People are amazingly kind and decent. 3. That little dog touched a lot of people’s hearts. I’ve been … Continue reading →

Another wedding anniversary is upon us. Nineteen long, busy, active and incredible years. When I asked my wife how many of them had been good, she said, “About 16 1/2.” I didn’t press for details. But I can tell you … Continue reading →