I Am Not Afraid of Being Afraid

Taylor and I arrived at a log cabin made of earth and wood at the Lazy Lizard Hostel in Moab, … Continue reading I Am Not Afraid of Being Afraid

12/22: Birth and Rebirth

Today I celebrate my sixth birthday. Today my niece celebrates her third birthday. 12/22/2008 is a special day for me. … Continue reading 12/22: Birth and Rebirth

On 19 May 2013 at 8:29 AM, my brother-in-law texted me “Blog title proposal: The Secret of my SucCecil” and … Continue reading The Birth of SecretOfMySucCecil

I wrote this two years ago, when I still lived in Chicago. And now that I am in California, the … Continue reading The Greatest Baseball Fan I Know: My Sister

Day two with coffee. This is amazing. I’m so alert and I want to do everything. In addition to playing … Continue reading A Beautiful Day

For many little ones, I am Uncle Baldy. It’s a responsibility I enjoy so very much and one quite frankly … Continue reading Uncle Baldy Meets Frida and Sings “Thunder Road”

My dad – aka Papa-C – was leaving me again. I could feel it. I could sense it. It wasn’t … Continue reading A Dog’s Tale: Goodbye Papa

(Quick- name that movie!) I’ve been inspired all morning. I woke up late (which these days is 7:53 AM), but … Continue reading “Coffee Is For Closers”

I just left my 100 lb American Bulldog – Taylor – with my brother in Chicago. I am now in … Continue reading A Dog’s Tale: Goodbye Taylor

Sitting at my sister’s sun room aka Casa del Sol – in Bethesda, MD – gives me the perfect environment … Continue reading Santa Monica