Monthly Archives: March 2010

No Fear of Flying

Witches were fearsome creatures in my youth. They consorted with Satan and seduced the souls of pure men. I must have met a score of the wanton succubus in my 20s. My faith wavered under the flames of their desire. The want for wealth weakened with their every caress. Sex was their reward and their [...]

Israeli War Plans

The New York Times published a multi-step scenario after an Israeli air attack on various Iranian nuclear facilities. The air attack is relatively successful in knocking out vital components such as centrifuges and fueling stations. The writer makes no mention on collateral civilian damages and feels that Mideast tensions will escalate only on the front [...]

420 – 2010 – $4.20

California’s Secretary of State has certified the voting ballot for the legalization of marijuana. 420. The forces of ganga are asking reefer smokers around the nation to support this measure with a donation of $4.20 in recognition of the legendary Point Reyes high school students who would met at the statue of Louis Pasteur to [...]

Guns and Elephants

My godson Fast Eddie Silver is flying into New York for a visit with his mother. He was once a baby. I held Eddie in my arms as a one-month old infant over 17 years ago. He is a teenager into skateboarding and music and I’m looking forward to seeing him. His late father was [...]

Bad Influence

Last winter the president of a private jet charter service invited me to dinner at the Oyster Bar. We’re old friends, even though his family forced him to quit drugs and drink. Overweight and overdose. Death was knocking on his heart. 2 weeks of cold turkey rehab and Enos was clean for eternity. “You don’t [...]