Planet Pariah
I am a pariah. When I speak to people, they step back. When they see me coming down the street, they cross over to the other side. When I enter a store or cafe, I have to cover my face … Continue reading Planet Pariah
Tag: family
The Next Generation
One day in 1966 my father came home and told us about a new television show called Star Trek. This surprised me, since he never talked about TV and the only things he watched regularly were Mets games and an … Continue reading The Next Generation
Car Wars I
I bought a car this week. I haven’t owned one in years. I rode the university shuttle and public transit in New York. I had a car but gave it away. I tell people that, because I sound magnanimous. But … Continue reading Car Wars I
Death, Obviously
If you’ve been following this blog for any length of time, you probably noticed the recurring theme of finding or returning home. Typically, I describe an event, dream, or thought about being lost and trying to find my way home … Continue reading Death, Obviously
Something Definitely Persists
I went camping this weekend with family members at Big Sur on the central coast of California. In all, there were four adults and five small children. We slept in two tents and packed enough supplies for what my mother … Continue reading Something Definitely Persists
Bread Crumbs
I went into an Italian bakery the other day and bought a focaccia and baguette. When the clerk gave me my change, she invited me to take a bag of bread crumbs at no extra charge. This particular bakery is … Continue reading Bread Crumbs
“What in the World is that Smell?”
One day years ago I took the 71 bus from Watsonville to Santa Cruz, California. It was a local bus, a milk run, that made many stops along the way. Depending on the time of day, it could take you … Continue reading “What in the World is that Smell?”
