I thought I had it all together for this trip, I really did. I researched the heck out of planes, eventually settling on flights with Northwest Airlines. We would start in Baltimore, connect through Detroit, and land in Appleton. We......

Yesterday I gave blood at a special blood drive sponsored by the Caps (who apparently did not bother to come to their own game today, alas). I've given lots and lots of blood over the years with nary a problem.No......

1. Goddamn Flyers.2. I was catching up on Buckles' Blog (a very cool circus history blog) and got three stabs from the past. One was my pal Janice Aria, another was a guy who was the canvas boss on one......

I just sent a big project off for review, so I'm feeling free! At least as free as you can feel when you know that the excrement will surely hit the propeller on Monday, when I have to turn my......

Thanks for all your comments, notes, and good thoughts on the whole dizziness deal. I've had a couple of nasty spells this weekend, but I was able to grab on to my sister in one case and Joe in the......

Last Thursday I went to lunch with a few of my coworkers. It was pretty damn cold. A stiff wind was blowing in our faces as we walked up Wisconsin Avenue to the restaurant. Right in the middle of crossing......

What a weekend! I can't take all this rushing from one fun-filled activity to the next. Allow me to enumerate.1. I actually went to juggling club on Friday night. I wasn't quite a rusty as I thought I'd be. Just......

When I said I could use more time off, I didn't mean this way.I have bronchitis.The doctor prescribed codeine cough syrup (not as cool as it sounds), an albuterol inhaler, and antibiotics in case it's not a virus. He sent......

I tried to ignore it. After all, I had a hockey game (bah!), lunch with Mom and the sibs, and a party scheduled for this weekend. I had no time for another goddamn cold.Well, it had time for me. Sensing......

Here's a little advice for you: Don't try the Epley Maneuver right after a shower. "Why not?" I hear you cry. Here's why not. The Epley seemed to be working for me. I had done it twice and the vertigo......