Jackie Summers presents a parable of seasonal change.
The Frequency
February 10, 2013 By 8 Comments
“You know that ringing in your ears? That ‘eeeeeeeeee’? That’s the sound of the ear cells dying, like their swan song. Once it’s gone you’ll never hear that frequency again. Enjoy it while it lasts.” ~ Children of Men
My Coffee Like My Women: Pequeño Pero Muy Fuerte
February 2, 2013 By 2 Comments
Jackie Summers remembers a past girlfriend who left indelible marks.
F*ck Club
January 2, 2013 By 20 Comments
“The first rule about F*ck Club is: you don’t blog about F*ck Club.”
Sleepless Night: Waiting for Morning With a Girl on My Mind
December 9, 2012 By 2 Comments
Lying in bed and trying to sleep it off isn’t exactly the best way to get over an ex…
Memories of Messy Rooms: The Dust Was Once My Skin
December 6, 2012 By Leave a Comment
As I clean my place, I realize that what I’m sweeping and wiping away used to be a part of me (literally).
The Ballad of Betty and Veronica, Part III: Stripped and Totaled
December 3, 2012 By Leave a Comment
We were on our last lap, so close to the finish line…
The Ballad of Betty and Veronica, Part II: Life With a Stripper
December 2, 2012 By 1 Comment
This woman was NOT just some stripper…
The Ballad of Betty and Veronica, Part I: Falling for a Stripper
December 1, 2012 By 7 Comments
Strip clubs are straightforward: girls dance naked for money and guys pay to be chauvinists. Not exactly the best place to find yourself a date … right?
Trouble from the Start: A Retrospective
November 14, 2012 By 16 Comments
“Betty was the first woman I dated seriously after my marriage ended, and everything about her screamed trouble from the very start.” Jackie Summers goes to the Dominican Republic and gets more than he bargained for.
Small Businesses Devastated by Sandy
November 4, 2012 By 9 Comments
What do you do when the business you’ve put blood, sweat and tears into is destroyed by a storm? GMP’s Jackie Summers and others in Red Hook are asking themselves that question right now.
The Insomniac’s Club
October 15, 2012 By 3 Comments
Jackie Summers spends another night with Insomnia. It’s going to be a long one.
Keep It Civil: 10 Ways to Tactfully End a Relationship
August 26, 2012 By 3 Comments
Nicole Johnson offers ten ways to end a relationship with class and composure.
The Emerald City [part one]
July 29, 2012 By 3 Comments
Jackie Summers, on the early adopters of internet dating, and pain that gets locked away but never really goes away.
“These men did not expect to live, and now they are learning how to try and live again.”
This comment is by Adam McPhee on Kile Ozier’s post, “Good Grief”.