Where much of this began. Ms Stella Adler THE INVISIBLE MAN JABBERW0CKY WCVB TV Boston 1973 JoBeth Williams SPECTRES Marina Sirtis MODERN FAMILY FRIENDS “Dooties” MOST WANTED LA Police Chief Watson AGILE WARRIOR Sony PS3 THE… Continue reading ODD JOBS
COMPENSATION, ETHICS AND HONOR
I don’t question the likelihood that there are veterans who have gamed the system and have disability ratings which are excessive for their injuries. I don’t question the likelihood that there are veterans possessing decorations which are excessive for their conduct under fire. If you have a perception that veterans are more moral, upstanding… Continue reading COMPENSATION, ETHICS AND HONOR
GAS STATION JESUS aka FALSE PROPHETS
CONTACT
LIKE MIKE
There is an Asian restaurant a little north of me I’ve been visiting for 10 or 15 years. You know, a daily variety of hot plates; Kung Pau, broccoli and beef, teriyaki chicken, etc. I’ve watched the owners kids grow up; they now serve me. I stopped into for a late lunch and the son,… Continue reading LIKE MIKE
TILTING AT WINDMILLS
TILTING AT WINDMILLS Its been a challenging week. Existential ramifications, perhaps. See last Sunday, I noticed water leaking onto the kitchen floor from beneath my sink. Turns out my garbage disposal’s bottom had rusted out…the third in 26 years. I’ve lived here since ’94 and have installed the past replacements. Went online and discovered Home… Continue reading TILTING AT WINDMILLS
WOMEN
As we hunker down, reflect upon this. 2020, right? Modernity. No shortage of beefs, past and present. Slavery. Native American Genocide. Hitler. Pol Pot. Idi Amin. As a senior American man of color, I can appreciate the progress made during my life….as well as ground surrendered. In time to come I’ll address that… Let’s stay… Continue reading WOMEN
THE JOB
I traveled east to DC this past week to support an event for a film discussing PTSD and veteran suicide. It was unlike me to be away; this past Wednesday was my 53rd Alive Day. I rarely venture far from home during this time. I tend to be emotional and fragile…but I felt this event… Continue reading THE JOB
TIMING
I cannot BEGIN to describe my envy regarding this unique artistic experience! Created by Joe Papp, Shakespeare In The Park is a treasured tradition for New Yorkers. But to invite non-performers to act beside professionals! THAT is singular! What a rush! I’ve attended many summer performances…but was invited to participate just once. It was 1979.… Continue reading TIMING
TRIGGER
A very similar encounter happened to me on a NYC street, Easter Sunday morning, 1979. VP Kirchner and I both survived…but that malfunction was the trigger for my PTSD, 10 years AFTER Vietnam. I’m sure she will seek help…but you can appreciate just how traumatic such an event would be. Argentina’s vice-president has narrowly avoided… Continue reading TRIGGER