I dreamed about Merv Griffin last night. He and Andy Williams were seated at a sidewalk café and Andy, who looked extremely frail, called me over. We embraced like long lost friends. “It’s so good to see you!” I said. Then Andy introduced me to Mr. Griffin, who was at least seven feet tall. I told Griffin […]
I ride the handcar into a railroad tunnel at great speed and when I catch up with the old fashioned passenger car that I’ve been chasing, I board it from the rear. Inside there are no seats, no windows, nothing but the conductor. He’s facing away from me at the opposite end of the car, […]
I drove to Columbia on Sunday to meet a high school classmate for dinner. We talked of many things, including the reunion that he plans to attend and that I plan to miss. Torrential rain was flooding Gervais Street as we adjourned. My classmate believes, and I believe him, that he has found his calling. His true […]
