I recently had the delight of dinner with my father, brother and nephew, we went to a very dive-y little place that served the best chicken fried chicken I’ve had as an adult. I’m only telling you this because I know my brother doesn’t read this and I’ll be damned if he finds out that … Continue reading Never Play Second Fiddle: a Guide to Living a Music Based Life
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Thirty and Single: a Cautionary Tale
Today, I am thirty years old. For my birthday I paid a man to touch my butt*. If I wasn't single I wouldn't have had to pay for it, butt touches would be free and expected If you aren't thirty yet, and single keep reading, avoid the pitfalls that have led to this tragic point … Continue reading Thirty and Single: a Cautionary Tale
It’s Not That Cold in Here and Other Fun Things to Say to Women of a Certain Age
The population of the United States is aging and women typically outlast men. Especially, with all these old dudes thinking they're Lance Armstrong and spend 14 hours a day riding on their bikes doing nerve damage to their already fickle junk; non-functioning business will not kill you, but an unsatisfied lady-friend might. I digress. Speaking … Continue reading It’s Not That Cold in Here and Other Fun Things to Say to Women of a Certain Age
Hanging on to Youth: A Guide to Anti-Aging
Today, I had a shock. One month shy of my twenty-ninth birthday I discovered my first white hair. I suppose its not a surprise, my mother's head was more white than not at my age, my siblings both older and younger have patches and streaks on their heads. Alas, a mane of white is not … Continue reading Hanging on to Youth: A Guide to Anti-Aging
Hanging on to a Hangover
One time I had way to much tequila (I can recall 12 shots), three pints of Guinness, and half a pitcher of something pink and fizzy and filled with booze, the next day was rough, I don't remember much of it, too much heaving at the back of a professor's head, and the following night … Continue reading Hanging on to a Hangover
The Butt of the Benefits
I write a lot about aging it seems. I am surrounded by the aging and the aged and while no one is disillusioned about turning the clock back everyone has something they will pay out the nose to maintain. For me it's wrinkle prevention at $40 a jar. For some women it's tying their boobs … Continue reading The Butt of the Benefits
Growing Old
Today is my birthday. I am fast approaching 30, and I feel it. As I age, some of the things the women's magazines have been telling me about are becoming relevant. I mean seriously, why is the skin around my eyes suddenly less elastic? But enough about me, lets talk about how to not let … Continue reading Growing Old