Saturday, May 09, 2009

mint tulips taffeta

came in my head this morning before I was out of bed. It's been years since I last read The Demolished Man, but those three words stay imprinted in my brain. Little sensory tastes--sweet, then tragic. A woman the detective liked but could not love enough to marry.

Monday, May 04, 2009

How dangerous is caffeine?


Under the influence of three cups of free coffee and too much sugar, I purchased a duck decoy lamp for my nightstand. Perhaps I should stay out of Building 19.

Friday, May 01, 2009

A gray May Day

Would I be wrong to say to a woman leaving the ladies' room with me:


"Hey, come on. There's swine flu. Please wash your hands."