The Runcible Blog

This is the last thing my grandfather told me before he died: "I saw your house. Nice town." I regret that I wasn't home the only time that he was able to visit my neighborhood. I miss his advice, his stories about life, and his quiet support. He was one tough cookie who worked hard and handled whatever life dealt him. (Nate said all of this better.) Goodbye, papa....
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It's been ages since I last wandered around Central Square at night. Tonight, as I stood at a corner on Mass Ave, who did I see? Katie. Even with my fluorescent-light abused eyes, I could recognize those legs from a mile away. She was in quite a hurry, got in her car, and scooted away. If she did spot me, I hope she wasn't in a hurry to get away from me, but I wouldn't doubt it. I am sure ......
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R.I.P Crystal (~1994 - 2008)   When I was young and stupid, I wasn't very nice to Crystal, but she always forgave me.  Ever in search of familial love, she had a habit of sucking on people's earlobes.  That was her way of getting to know someone.  I think the best cats are other people's cats, which was true for Crystal when I moved away from home.  She'd be eager to see me when I visited, if only to serve ......
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Katie Driving This was playing as Katie drove. I can't get enough of it. Home is where I want to be Pick me up and turn me round I feel numb - burn with a weak heart (So I) guess I must be having fun The less we say about it the better Make it up as we go along Feet on the ground Head in the sky It's ok I know nothing's wrong . . nothing Hi yo I ......
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I just heard this one today. You'd have to hear it to appreciate it, though: Take My Hand Girl you know, you can't go on this way Night after night, day after every day Whisper to me, what's in your aching heart This love you need is not very far Baby dry the tears from your eyes And take my hand as we walk into the night A soul on fire and a touch that's cold Seems to me that's ......
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Consider hair.  Aside from the practical purpose of maintaining wamth, and the secondary function of providing decoration for their owner, those lifeless strands of protein help to mark the passage of time.  What other body part consistently reminds us of who we were last month, last year, or today?  Fingernails, close cousins of hair, are clipped and discarded without much thought, but hair is usually not dealt with so flippantly. The average human body can grow about six inches of ......
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The sudden death of Coach O on Tuesday has made me think not only about what he meant to me but of the entire grieving process.  First of all, Peter O'Sullivan was one of the few people -- never mind teachers -- I respected greatly during high school.  As my track and cross country coach for four years and Sophomore Geometry teacher, I got to know him as a humble man of integrity.  Like many of my track-mates, there were ......
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When I stopped in Lawrence yesterday I checked in with my grandfather. He's still kicking. It seems like nothing has changed back home. He gave me some no-nonsense, septuagenarian relationship advice: "when you meet the right person, you'll know. until then, keep looking..." Life must be so much simpler once you have more than 70 years under your belt. I've been thinking about lots of stuff lately, and my visit to the old homestead brought back a few memories. It ......
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What better way to celebrate a birthday than bowling? Here's the score sheet. Players: team 1 DEET = Marty NATRO = Nathan PEEB = Lea team 2 DAVEE = me LELEE = lee lee ALAEE = dada As you might be able to see, I totally blew away everyone (an 88 and a 93). But I'm not one to gloat. Read it and weep, kiddies: Marty says, "I just pooped myself!"I say, "When am I going to get some competition ......
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April is off to a jolly start, with pranks on the 1st; Barnes and Noble loitering and much people watching/ridiculing with lee lee on the 2nd; and Davis Square cafe squatting, burrito eating, and movie watching on the 3rd. Oh, and I tried Red Stripe. (Yay, beer...but isn't it supposed to taste good? maybe I missed something) Inching toward my 22nd year on the planet, I figure this one might as well be the best one yet. Of course, I'll ......
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Needless to say, I don't write about everything that happens in my life. In fact, I probably just scratch the surface here at times. Anybody who reads this shlock might think they know me well, but they probably don't. That's the problem with blogs -- they can be confessional and honest, but you never know how much the author is choosing to reveal. Although the whole story might be more fascinating, a life time of "what would the neighbors think?" ......
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last chance to dance trance with TWC? The Skybar gig went well, I think. Since my amp was flush against the wall, it was booming and hard to tell what I was playing. I hope it sounded better in the crowd. I don't know if it's the last show i'll play. I did meet a really good singer/songwriter with whom I might collaborate someday. I'm just playing it by ear, lately. I also met two, too interesting sisters. (oh, I'm ......
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