Monthly Archives: March 2011

An accident? Really?

The following is in the news today: “CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The FBI is investigating a bullet hole found in a US Airways jet’s fuselage. The hole was detected by a pilot during a pre-flight inspection. Law enforcement officials said a .40-caliber bullet penetrated … Continue reading

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Child’s play? Not this musical.

Two dozen dancing Hinesburg middle schoolers have just managed a vaguely synchronized Broadway-like kickline and pinwheel in a Tuesday afternoon rehearsal for their upcoming musical, “Annie Get Your Gun.” Their director, 17-year-old Amelia Munson of Williston, calls out to them … Continue reading

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Mud season? Bring it on!

Last week the snowdrifts outside my front door were taller than I am. Granted, that’s not a tremendous accomplishment if you’re a snowdrift, since I am not exactly a basketball center. But it had gotten to the point where I … Continue reading

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Ordering basturma with bated breath

Recently when my wife, my daughter, and I were visiting my father in South Florida, we took him to an Armenian restaurant. For those of you who have wondered at the origins of my last name and presumed it was … Continue reading

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Winning! (By turning away!)

Well, we made it. We are finally moving beyond the Charlie Sheen real life sit-com: Middle-aged guy sleeping with a couple of wild and crazy porn stars while raising his kids. Sounds like the next “Everybody Loves Raymond” to me. … Continue reading

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Apocalypse Now

From Martin Sheen’s opening monologue in the movie, APOCALYPSE NOW: “Every minute I stay in this room I get weaker. And every minute Charlie squats in the bush he gets stronger.” Ironic. Or telling. Or both.

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