I came home from work early today, shortly after the rain from the second named storm of the 2007 hurricane season passed over the DC Metro area. The sky was clearing, the sun peeking through the clouds, the air heavy with moisture – about 95% relative humidity, I’d guess. The lawn and garden man labored… Continue reading Terrorists of the Caribbean – Curse of the Wannabes
Category: Tom’s Life and Times
Snippity Do Dah
Back freshly rested from the extended Memorial Day weekend, I thought I was ready for anything – until my private secretary told me who had arrived at 11:30 a.m., and was patiently awaiting lunch with me. “Henry Palikowski?” I was essentially astounded at that, as regular readers of this blog are, no doubt, likewise nonplussed. … Continue reading Snippity Do Dah
Liar’s Poker
Wednesday, Jenkins from DoD called and asked for an appointment ASAP. I had Thursday at 3:00 p.m. open, so I booked him for that. Jenkins is ex-military and does everything by the book; likewise, he’s always on time. “Nice to see you again,” I began, while shaking his hand, “it’s been a while.” “About three… Continue reading Liar’s Poker
You Are What You Eat
I was relaxing in the hot tub with the New York Times on Sunday afternoon, when my dear little brother Rob Roy came walking up the deck steps. He took a seat in one of the chairs I have set up around the hot tub and pulled a long face, waiting for me to notice… Continue reading You Are What You Eat
I Just Wanna Hear Girl Talk
Judy Patootie, a professional hack Knows how to get on the inside track. She learned how to climb to the top of the stack Doing dirty belly dancing, lying on her back. – DJ TC Delirious I got the news on NPR while driving home to Great Falls this afternoon, so I expected the voice mail waiting for… Continue reading I Just Wanna Hear Girl Talk