Fables of the Deconstruction
The end of the world
In spite of my humor and cynicism, I am (secretly) a hopeless romantic. (Shhh! Don’t tell anybody.
Fables of the Deconstruction
What makes you think you’re the one
I found myself in an impossible room.
Fables of the Deconstruction
Things have changed
Earlier this year, I happened to catch an episode of “Dr. Phil” on the television in the kitchen. I like Dr. Phil. He speaks with the voice of reason.
Fables of the Deconstruction
Hard times are over
Standing in the crowd at last Saturday night’s appearance of Jesco White at Headliners, the thought of investing in funeral homes came to mind.
Fables of the Deconstruction
Games without frontiers
My son’s little brother is learning to talk. It is one of the dearest joys of my life that I am friendly with my ex and her wonderful new family.
Fables of the Deconstruction
You cannot win if you do not play
One day, as I was leaving my favorite (locally owned) coffee shop, I was delayed ever so slightly at the door by a strange little man. He had a curious appearance.
Fables of the Deconstruction
It’s all in the game
Try this. When I say “Hey,” you say, “Hey.” Got it? Hey.
Did you say, “Hey?” OK.
Fables of the Deconstruction
You’re gonna lose
We like to play games, don’t we? It seems to be the first rule of civilization.
Fables of the Deconstruction
Too marvelous for words
A couple weeks ago, Sen. John Kyl (R-Ariz.) — while addressing his colleagues and the nation at large from the Senate floor — said something that got a lot of attention.




