Monthly Archives: September 2023

HAILING A NEW YORK CITY CAB TO THE ARURA BOREALIS

Posted on September 29, 2023 by mrdvmp

In the archaic days of yore, before handheld smartphones existed, getting around New York City was a lot more dangerous for a new visitor. Nowadays a savvy tourist can surreptitiously glance at a city map or subway app on their … Continue reading →

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COLLECTING NICE MESSES

Posted on September 22, 2023 by mrdvmp

Years ago, I found myself in quite a mess. Self-inflicted as usual. While on a winter consulting job in the frigid northern Midwest, I secretly started dating a woman I worked with. I knew it was unwise and unprofessional but … Continue reading →

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THE SCARLET LUNKHEAD or RESTING ON MY REPUTATION

Posted on September 15, 2023 by mrdvmp

Just about every single day, I annoy the bejabbers out of my wife (and if you have ever had anybody tinker with your bejabbers, you know how unpleasant that can get). I assume this does not surprise most of you. … Continue reading →

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HIDING IN THE NIGHT SHADE

Posted on September 8, 2023 by mrdvmp

My wife has an intolerance to nightshades that seems to be getting worse with each passing year. It’s a little embarrassing to admit, but until she started dealing with that, I couldn’t have even told you what a nightshade was. … Continue reading →

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HOME ALONE (WITH ONLY ICED TEA AND NO CULKINS)

Posted on September 1, 2023 by mrdvmp

Last weekend my wife headed out of town to see family and I had the whole house to myself. It was time for Bachelor Boy Dan to crawl out of his underground hibernation like a crazed cicada and party like … Continue reading →

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