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Staying Alive

January 1, 2024January 7, 2024 ~ Gottfried ~ 52 Comments

Why is being alive so expensive? I’m not having a good time. Life is a journey, an adventure. Staying alive means embracing every twist and turn along the way. If he refuses to make a commitment and tells you that he wants to ‘see how it goes’ remember that only dead fish go with the … Continue reading Staying Alive

The Boarding School Episode

December 25, 2023January 4, 2024 ~ Gottfried ~ 20 Comments

At boarding school, you had to wear your name across your chest and your back. And it wasn’t because your name was difficult to pronounce. I once found myself in a situation where two boys who went by the same initials were debating over a piece of clothing. My truce? I created a roster for … Continue reading The Boarding School Episode

Delayed Gratification

December 18, 2023December 24, 2023 ~ Gottfried ~ 40 Comments

Patience goes beyond the ability to wait, but the ability to keep a stay calm while waiting. No decision will pay off more than prioritizing your life and giving extreme focus and energy to the things with the highest return. What do you even need a girlfriend for? They specialize in the mismanagement of scarce … Continue reading Delayed Gratification

Secret Santa

December 11, 2023December 21, 2023 ~ Gottfried ~ 46 Comments

I never believed in Santa Claus because I knew no white dude would come into my neighborhood after dark. If he did brave it, it would be open-season for everyone, and the boys in the yard will also get a first taste of reindeer barbecue. Btw, I kept my family's Secret Santa so secret this … Continue reading Secret Santa

The gift that keeps giving

December 4, 2023December 13, 2023 ~ Gottfried ~ 44 Comments

Guilt. The gift that keeps giving. When I feel guilty, I drink black coffee. Coffee keeps me going until it is acceptable to drink wine. Christmas is a race to see which gives out first -- your money or your feet. It's beginning to cost a lot like Christmas. Marriage. Marriage is give and take. … Continue reading The gift that keeps giving

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