Oddball
Thoughts

Mysteries of the Universe

There’s no question about it. I need to lose weight. Unfortunately, I’m just not wired to active the “get up and go” function that some people seem to be able to easily engage. I like to write. I like to eat. I like to cook. I like to FaceBook and Instagram and I like...

Public Restroom Report

“I’ve been everywhere, man I’ve been everywhere, man Crossed the deserts bare, man I’ve breathed the mountain air, man Of travel I’ve had my share, man I’ve been everywhere.” /Johnny Cash Let’s face it. If you drive north or south, east...

Rockaway Playland

When I grew up in Long Beach, NY summers were always something special. Of course, it was warm outside. So, I could fly out the door wearing just my shorts and tee shirt. I could ride my bike anywhere in the neighborhood. I could ride as fast as I wanted and let go of...

My Oomph

I used to have a lot of oomph. I think most of had it when We were young. You woke up and got out of bed. And then, You were off to the races. Brush your teeth, get dressed, tie Your shoes, chow down breakfast and go oft school. Recess Came and you flew out the...

Nothing

(Long Pause) What are you doing? Nothing What’s nothing? It’s the opposite of something. How do you do nothing? I dunno. It’s a time/space sort of thing. Really? Yeah. Well, how do you do it? I’m not entirely sure but, I can tell you this… I’m an expert At it. Really?...

Masked

The first time I ever saw anyone wearing a mask was my friend Robert Barondess when he dressed up as a pirate for Halloween.  I thought he was really cool.  I’m guessing I was six or seven years old.  I just loved his costume.  He looked so strong and powerful. And,...