When we left our lovely home in Phoenix to be closer to Karen’s family, I was looking for my own little Mayberry to move to. I wanted the whole mom and pop thing, the small town feel, and when we were searching for our new home, we came upon the “main street” of this smallContinue reading “Get Real”
Author Archives: maddogg09
Maybe It’s Time
As of today, we have had forty-five presidents lead our country. Zero women have held that office, and the failed campaign of Hillary Clinton saved us all from just another one of the good ‘ole boys dressed in a Brooks Brothers power suit. In our zeal to show a fake sense of inclusion, we actuallyContinue reading “Maybe It’s Time”
A Little Something Extra
I was involved in one position or another in restaurants in my journey. Part of that journey was as a tipped employee. I loved that position better than any I held afterwards, even after I ascended to the Executive Chef position in a starred French restaurant. Why? I was single and working in a majorContinue reading “A Little Something Extra”
What Did I Miss?
I just caught a glimpse of a picture of Nancy Pelosi and I love it because she always looks like she just set the doobie down and waved the smoke away with her hands, and then turned towards the camera. I really do like the salty bird, though. I like anybody who’s not afraid toContinue reading “What Did I Miss?”
Just a Hug
Sometimes the human touch, the connection made between two members of the species, is the answer. I have spoken of a mysterious young girl that lived across the street from my condo in North Las Vegas in the early eighties. I suspected she was in an abusive situation, but I had no concrete evidence. OneContinue reading “Just a Hug”
My Three Cents
Advocacy groups for Texas inmates are complaining because there is no air conditioning. Oh boo fucking hoo. I am sure you are not doing time in a state penitentiary because you are, and always have been, a model citizen. I’m so sorry for your lyin’, cheatin’, rapin’, thievin’, murderin’ asses. Deal with it. I wantContinue reading “My Three Cents”
Knock it Off!
I am one of the most easy-going old dudes you will ever meet, but every so often, things happen and, believe it or not, I get agitated. Like when I hear of abuse of any kind. I will go after you every bit as hard if you hurt an animal or a human being. Promise.Continue reading “Knock it Off!”
An Absolutely Perfect Day For Golf
I watched every televised stroke of the recently-completed Master’s at Augusta National. I studied every swing of every golfer. I analyzed the stance, the address, the takeback, and finally, the follow-through and hip twist of every top golfer. I emulated them. I took the best part of each of their golf games and consumed thisContinue reading “An Absolutely Perfect Day For Golf”
Never Ever Ever Apologize!
Unless you screw something up and you have to. Israel isn’t apologizing for anything After all, it wasn’t their citizens hang gliding down on a group of all those innocent, honest Hamas people we hear so much about, shooting automatic rifles indiscriminately. And the definition of insanity? History has provided you with the 6-day War,Continue reading “Never Ever Ever Apologize!”
Cantina Lady
I have been asked several times when I play a song I wrote in 1974 titled Cantina Lady about the story behind the song. Well, I guess the statute of limitations is probably up by now, so here’s how it went down. It was a hot June night in the Mexican border town of Nogales,Continue reading “Cantina Lady”
