Archive for the 'Family' Category

Going Home

March 24, 2009

I’ve been away for a hot minute, and have gotten a lot of emails.  Instead of answering everyone (directly), I’m gonna blog about it.  Hmmmmm…..let’s see…..where do I start?  Well, in February, I came down with pneumonia.  It was a relatively mild case.  Believe me, I had double pneumonia (coupled with asthmatic bronchitis) several years [...]

Self-Serving Bitch

February 12, 2009

When I was 7, one of my mother’s brothers died.  I didn’t really know the guy.  But, I do remember going to his house after he passed away.  My mom asked if I wanted anything to keep.  The only thing I wanted was a stainless steel Washington Senators garbage can (that I’d spotted in the [...]

LinkedIn

February 10, 2009

When I was in the 5th grade, a radio station held a Heroes Contest.  It was specifically for children to write about someone who inspired them.  My English teacher approached me and said, “Steve, I want you to write about your Brother.  You have the talent, and I think it would be a positive experience [...]