Monthly Archives: February 2010

“Blue Uprising” by Sweetman–the extended version

Posted on February 28, 2010 by EF Sweetman

Expanded version of a story submission. Girls of any age can be so cruel. Continue reading →

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Not as busy as I think I am

Posted on February 27, 2010 by EF Sweetman

Hectic day, yesterday although I wasn’t as inconvenienced nor as cold as those who lost heat and power. I lost the internest for nearly twenty four hours. I was writing a story for a contest, a super short story which … Continue reading →

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Tom Jones, my Las Vegas savior

Posted on February 24, 2010 by EF Sweetman

Vegas, baby. The place I’ll never return to unless I’m subdued, given knock-out drops, stuffed in a trunk. The place where behavior and morals exist in a perpetual state of unspeakable decay. We took a family trip to Las Vegas … Continue reading →

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Second Urban Dictionary definition had been added to my resume

Posted on February 23, 2010 by EF Sweetman

Hey, look at me, I’ve got another notch on my literary belt. Heaven knows I never aspired to rack up the accolades in Urban Dictionary but I’ll take whatever I can. Who knows where this will lead me to? 1. … Continue reading →

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Ode to My Darling’s Tuna Casserole

Posted on February 23, 2010 by EF Sweetman

Beloved, Thank you for all your thought and toil in making the homemade Tuna Casserole. I’m not sure what inspired you to find the “best” homemade recipe on the internet. The picture accompanying the recipe sure made it look tasty! … Continue reading →

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Yoga Hummer

Posted on February 21, 2010 by EF Sweetman

Wow, crunchy yoga person, that was a bold move to park your bright yellow Hummer 2 (the upgraded model on double steroids after they rolled out the first model on steroids) near my house. You didn’t really think I’d NOT … Continue reading →

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Love, love, love my Mixte

Posted on February 20, 2010 by EF Sweetman

This morning was perfect to roll out the tuned-up up Bianchi mixte. Cleaned and tweaked by my friends at Salem Cycle–they do a fantastic job with all bicycles I drag in for rehab. They also put up with my bicycle … Continue reading →

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Avoid the plaid wool cap!

Posted on February 19, 2010 by EF Sweetman

I am not agist. The truth is I think Americans start driving way too young and keep driving when they are way too old. The truth is I don’t like anyone driving a car. My youngest son’s school is tough … Continue reading →

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It’s all in the header

Posted on February 18, 2010 by EF Sweetman

Here are a few things I’m stewing on in no particular order: Pitchers and catchers report today. It’s my true sign that spring is coming and the baseball part of my brain is sharpening up for what looks to be … Continue reading →

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Racer-X team member

Posted on February 15, 2010 by EF Sweetman

I have joined a cycling/running team called Racer-X. It’s been a long time since I’ve been part of an organized group and it’s certainly needed as my work outs have been more like sight-seeing larks and meandering rolls. My deconditioned … Continue reading →

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