It's hot, but I'm going out to more concerts.In fact, I'm seeing (or just saw) Jackson Browne for the third time in 40 years.Saw him as part of a No Nukes concert in 1982, then opening for Tom Petty in 2002.

Hot Summer Daze

Jul 23rd, 2022 35m 31s

Man, it's hot this week.

Dating Myself

Jul 16th, 2022 29m 4s

Some thoughts on dating in your 50s, occasionally a year later with the same person.

Mystery Solved!

Jul 9th, 2022 47m 3s

Had a mellow Fourth of July, and also solved the mystery of the strange letter from Arizona.

Watching the Watcher: Primary Day in NYC

Jul 2nd, 2022 44m 33s

I worked the polls for the NYC primary election (version one) last week. Here are some snippets of what happened, in real time, including the return of the aggressive poll watcher.

Upstate and At Bat

Jun 25th, 2022 36m 3s

I traveled more than 400 miles this past weekend, to visit a new program with my older son.Then my younger son played in the championship game of his little league, which I happened to coach.

Edukashun

Jun 18th, 2022 37m 27s

Despite my older son having finished his program this past week, the Department of Education still required a hearing to determine whether or not they felt his participation was in the "appropriate" setting (even though he attended for seven ye

Vegas, Baby!

Jun 11th, 2022 45m 47s

Just got back from a trip to Las Vegas.You can read my account at MrJeff2000.Medium.Com on Monday, June 13, 2022.

Vandals!

Jun 4th, 2022 33m 41s

I committed a federal offense this week by defacing a mailbox.In fact, I did it twice.I also defaced signage for the US Parks Department.But it was all to cover up "F Biden" and COVID conspiracy theory nonsense.

Blaze of Glory

May 28th, 2022 45m 52s

At the end of 2019, I torched a relationship by writing about it.Last weekend, I saw my ex-girlfriend for the first time in 2 1/2 years and it made me think about what got us here.

The Old Ball Game

May 21st, 2022 33m 38s

My son's little league team suffered another couple of defeats this week.If they lose one more game, the season will end under .500.

Mystery Letter

May 14th, 2022 25m 42s

I received a mysterious letter this week.This episode describes how I dealt with it.

Oh The Knee Pain

May 7th, 2022 26m 25s

The COVID is behind me, but my right knee has been giving me some problems that needed to be addressed.

This Week, With COVID

Apr 30th, 2022 32m 31s

I tested positive for coronavirus earlier this week.Luckily, I have some meds that I can take.

Househunting

Apr 23rd, 2022 41m 41s

A look inside the mind of someone househunting on their own for the first time, after previously looking at dwellings with another person.

Long Day

Apr 16th, 2022 50m 58s

The shooting in a Brooklyn subway station turned a busy day into a hectic one, with a lot going on.

Boosted!

Apr 9th, 2022 35m 5s

I got my second COVID booster this past week, and reflected back on the circumstances surrounding all four vaccinations.

On the Move

Apr 2nd, 2022 33m 15s

With a 94-year-old landlady and real estate booming, it was time for me to start looking for a new place to live.

Howard Stern Talk

Mar 26th, 2022 47m 49s

I've been listening to the Howard Stern show for more than 30 years.I've also been recording the show and listening in delay for more of that time.I know I've talked about it before, but not since he started his newest contract in January 202

Farewell, Riverdale

Mar 19th, 2022 30m 18s

I made three trips to Riverdale (Bronx, NY) to pick up books from the same apartment.Here's my epic tale of charity and frustration.Epilogue: I got the laptop.

To Mask Or Unmask

Mar 12th, 2022 34m 24s

Mask mandates seem to be in flux these days in New York.People are having a variety of reactions.

Free Pencils: An Anniversary Story

Mar 5th, 2022 39m 11s

For my former company's 25th anniversary, I personally ordered PENCILS embossed with the name and years of the organization. Most people realized it was a joke. A few were quite offended.

Staycation Activities

Feb 26th, 2022 40m 40s

My kids were off from school, but because of citywide COVID protocols, our activities were somewhat limited unless we headed for Nassau County, Long Island, New York.