Drive-by Balloon Purchases
During the past weeks, I’d lost five balloons to the heat and humidity. For a while, the stores stopped selling them, or didn’t sell as many. On July 22nd, I…
Interview with Gregory Delaurentis, Author of Cover of Darkness
BLURB: A high-profile murder of a Wall Street executive in Westchester pits three people against the criminal underbelly of Manhattan nightlife. The key players are two ex-cops turned private investigators—Kevin…
Store Brand versus Name Brand…when Best Laid Plans Float Away
Recently I tried to shave my grocery bill by buying store brand cereals and other items. With cereals, I didn’t notice any difference in the consistency or taste. The store…
Does Intelligent Life Exist in other Worlds?
I once asked a priest this question. As he put it, the universe is a vast place, and he would find it hard to believe that God would create the…
Rollercoaster Ride
When I hear the word “rollercoaster,” I think of a fairground with rides, balloons, and weenies. My rollercoaster has nothing to do with amusement parks. It involves my pericardial effusion.…
Does Alexis of Steel Rose Like Balloons?
That’s a good question. After all, I can’t go into a supermarket without buying one. The balloons take on a life of their own when I arrive. My balloons have…