August 8, 2013– Dear Secret Diary. I love teasing my friends. One of my favorites is the “Mistaken Identity” playful prank. [ Read More ]
Just Why Did I Call My Accountant?
OK, so I am not always the most efficient with words. I often use totally unnecessary words, am redundant, and repeat myself a lot. Occasionally, I do catch myself. That’s when I (and others) find that strange choices of words can come out of my mouth. [ Read More ]
You Could Ask For One Thing More
Dear Diary, Visited Philadelphia this weekend and had Sunday brunch at this restaurant. Company was the best, food was great, portions were large, atmosphere was relaxing, service was nice, price was fair… but it really annoyed me that they told us to “Bring Your Own Blackberry.” Hrrrumf. [ Read More ]
The Nice Conductor on the Train
September 6, 2014– Dear Secret Diary, I’ve been meaning to share with you a really nice experience I had on a train a few months ago. [ Read More ]
The Spice Girls and Cookie Time
March 22, 2014– Dear Secret Diary. A friend of Emily recently shared a Spice Girl dream with us: [ Read More ]
You Whine, You Lose
November 8, 2014– Dear Secret Diary, today, my wife and I went into a restaurant that prominently displayed the above sign near its entrance. [ Read More ]
“All Rise” Means All Rise!
Dear Secret Diary, when the judge enters and the court clerk says, “All Rise,” all rise. I believe this gesture of respect for judges is appropriate… on all occasions. The other night, I was watching a crime show on TV with my wife. The judge entered the courtroom, and the clerk said, “All rise.” … [ Read More ]