Category Archives: Observations

2016? You’re Just Fine

Posted on December 29, 2016 by Clearly Not Normal

2016 doesn’t have a monopoly on death. It may have more celebrity deaths than you’d like, but it’s been worse. Much worse. September 11, 2001. Don’t make me explain. 1986 – “Howard the Duck” was released (kidding). 1968 – MLK … Continue reading →

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The Jim Fund

Posted on February 18, 2016 by Clearly Not Normal

When I’m out running, I come up with all kinds of ideas. This is a work in progress, but I thought about what it would be like to be in love with the idea of not working. What would it … Continue reading →

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We Already Had Marriage Equality – We Just Didn’t Know It

Posted on June 26, 2015 by Clearly Not Normal

Yo, Imma let you finish celebrating, but someone needs to answer a question for me. Why did the Supreme Court even need to rule on marriage equality in the first place? Thinking logically about this, I’m compelled to compare this … Continue reading →

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Music Makes No Sense

Posted on September 2, 2013 by Clearly Not Normal

My lovely bride, Alana, bought me a high quality turntable as a gift recently. She knew I was collecting vinyl records just for the nostalgia. I was buying records I used to own before I sold them all to the … Continue reading →

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Boston – A Runner’s Perspective

Posted on April 16, 2013 by Clearly Not Normal

It’s almost 24 hours after the bombs went off during the Boston Marathon. I’ve spent this time reading about the heroes who emerged immediately. I’ve spent very little time reading about or watching videos of the explosion. I’ve spent this time … Continue reading →

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Why Can’t We Be Friends?

Posted on February 8, 2013 by Clearly Not Normal

I’ve been away from my blog for over a month now, going on two months. I kept waiting for an idea to pop into my head and inspire me to sit down and write. I thought of lots of ideas, … Continue reading →

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Sweet Dreams

Posted on April 11, 2012 by Clearly Not Normal

Any adult who still thinks they can have “sweet dreams” is dreaming!  I woke up at 6:00 this morning due to the weirdest dream I’ve had in a long time, and I’ve had some doozies!  This one involved a bunch … Continue reading →

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You Are What You Eat

Posted on February 18, 2012 by Clearly Not Normal

I wonder what was on the menu when some genius came up with the cliche, “you are what you eat.”  What does that even mean?  You certainly can’t take that literally!  If you could, I would be known as “Delicious!” … Continue reading →

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An Open Letter to My Sons

Posted on February 4, 2012 by Clearly Not Normal

I have three sons, the youngest of whom just turned 18.  They are all now legal adults!  Their mother and I divorced 16 years ago.  They didn’t live with me but when we had time together, I did my best … Continue reading →

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What’s SOPA All About?

Posted on January 18, 2012 by Clearly Not Normal

I wish I could take credit for writing this, so I’ll just have to be content with the fact that my son wrote it.  Don’t just read it – do something to stop SOPA and PIPA!  Little by little, the … Continue reading →

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