Month: November 2020

Media and Masks I used to be on top of the latest media in the service of training and communication. But that was thirty years ago—an eon for exploding technological innovations. Not a straight production line, the development of media technology is more like a carousel that spirals up and up, constantly pushing new products … Continue reading Two Covid Inspired Pieces

a sketch She was walking away, paused, half-turned back. “I don’t run into you enough.” Then she waggled her head, shrugged and walked on as if abandoning a random fancy. My thought was, that was flattering, Elizabeth, but I run into you just about right. Some connections should be moderate, moderated. Meaning, I enjoy you … Continue reading I Don’t Run into You Enough

Here comes Hanna. Her high heels tap, tap, tapping down our half-rural, no-sidewalk, dead end street after her shift at the retirement home where she works. PR and activities director is what she does there. Pinewood Acres is the name of the place. “More like Belly Acres” she crabbed one night over beers on my … Continue reading Hannah and Mandy Dog

The first part of this story (if you’ve already read it) is a running start on the final lap I was chugging along barely faster than a brisk walk on my morning run around the park near my house. It’s not far, maybe two miles at the most. Just a good way to wake up … Continue reading Connection in the Time of Covid pt.2

Fun fiction...cudda happened I had my annual physical the other day…Oops, you’re supposed to call it chronic review or Medicare won’t cover it. So, during my chronic review, when the doctor looked at my bruised bicep, he paused and asked, “What the hell happened to your arm? Did you fall or something?”  I started to … Continue reading Dry Eyes