I can’t tell him it’s just a charley horse. That’s about as quack advice as, Guess what, Dawg, there’s much much worse on the horizon--mom and dad going tits up, an injury, take your pick--and that's gonna be the real weight that'll take the air out from under your stride someday. This ain't nothing but … Continue reading On being a king
So many thanks to Mike for letting us share this incredible, life affirming story with our readers. Cheers, Homie.
(This is part I of II. Meet part II here shortly )
On the eve of this young man's 17th birthday, he and I go to the gym to train. We'd very recently turned a nice corner, which means he called me up to train instead of the other way around. That's right, this kid had some real dick moments this past year, and it was hard … Continue reading Another birthday
I didn't have a housewarming party. I just figured if someone came over, knowing it was a new house I'd bought, they would just do the natural thing and bring something to help christen the joint: toaster, a microwave, basket hamper, a toilet brush; shit, I don't know, what do you get for moving into … Continue reading In thanksgiving
You were once so small I could sling you over one shoulder and lay you down softly into the tub under warm shower water. I’d say it again the next day or whenever you were with me: someone call a taxi? “Taxi,” you'd say and up and over your naked brown ass went again. Until … Continue reading Sweet 16
Things Men Carry 