By now im sure youve seen the video of Nina Jankowitz, (the chairman of Bygone-Hapless’ new Board of Disniformation), singing the song from the movie Mary Poppins. Hence my epithet. Have you read P.L.Travers’ Mary Poppins books? They are actually far from the saccharine sweetness of the Julie Andrews movie. Mary is scary. She totally … Continue reading Mary Poopins →

Okay i have had enough of acting the diligent executor. My sister, my soul: come out come out wherever you are! This thing about you being dead can’t be true, it’s….preposterous. It’s wrong. I’ve played along, but enough is enough, i don't want to play any more. I want to talk to you. You who … Continue reading Roll the Credits →

…but before we get to that: have you noticed the war in Ukraine is over? For three months, you couldnt turn on the TV without seeing pictures of rubble and bodies. Oh, every once in a while you still see Zelensky in his fatigues, a leader actually speaking up for and professing t0 love his … Continue reading Taherzadah and Ali’s Excellent Adventure →

My mother was from Missouri , and she used to sing a lullaby to the tune of what i have now learned is called The Missouri Waltz. And its still Mo’s state song. But here are the words i remember: “Way down in Missouri where i heard this melody When i was a little baby … Continue reading Whither the Sandman? →

..That dares love attempt! “ It’s what Romeo says when he steels himself to go back to the Capulets’ garden hoping to catch a glimpse of Juliet. its dangerous, foolhardy, but not impossible, and, since it is possible, he, being in love, will try it! “What love can do, that dares love attempt! “ As … Continue reading ..”And What Love CAN do… →

Today was the Tartan Day Parade in New York City , and your humble correspondent was there. But want i wanna report was the absolute THRILL, i mean i almost teared up, when the bagpipes started, and we, as members of the St Andrew’s Society of New York, began marching up Fifth Ave behind them. … Continue reading The Pipes! →

I’m crying again tonight, sobbing, moaning, wailing, for my darling sister. Nearly three months now. What is that, against a long lifetime wherein there were, always, two of us? She left me, she has forgotten me. Don’t try to say anything: she HAS. i know it, i cant help knowing it, i dont want to … Continue reading The Happy Wound →

“One day, each of us will die.” NOT TRUE! It will probably take SEVERAL days. (h/t the creators of Nightvale)

Im very nervous about the cocky, overconfident attitude the GOP now exhibits about the midterms. No, no, guys, let’s pretend we’re losing. Shhhhh. idk, i reckon tnat feeling is just superstition on my part. So, one thing im dreading is that this overconfident bloviation will energize and mobilize the Dems. And i mean not only … Continue reading November Nightmare →

Until now. Yeah okay, it’s embarassing, but confession is good for the soul, or so they say. . Y’ think the attack on ”the meritocracy” is sump’n new? “When a man thinks he’s good, that’s when he’s rotten. Pride is the worst of all sins, no matter what he’s done. “But if a man knows … Continue reading I Never Read Atlas Shrugged… →