Flight Risk By Tom Nussbaum Some passengers say it is people who take off their shoes on the airplane. Others say it is loud, drunk passengers. Many flyers complain about plus-size people who spill over onto neighboring seats, invading their space. There are those who become enraged at people who take care of personal
It’s Not What You Know, It’s… By Tom Nussbaum “Man, am I glad to see you,” Jake greeted his friend. “I was afraid I was in front of the wrong McDonald’s. There’s like a million on Manhattan.” “Well, I said the one across from Starbucks,” Matt panted as he rushed to Jake’s side. He
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Roger Daltrey, The Who And Me By Tom Nussbaum The Who claimed, in 1967, they could see for miles and miles. It might have been the hallucinogenic drugs. I also can see for miles and miles. But for me, it is the result of my recent cataract surgery. I didn’t—no pun intended—see it coming.
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And The Oscar Goes To… By Tom Nussbaum The point of the Academy Awards is recognizing excellence in film. Not popularity. Not ticket sales. Not buzz. Other awards, like the Peoples’ Choice Awards, do that. As a result, the films with the most Oscar nominations or wins may be critically acclaimed, but are not
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Little Morris’ View Of The World By Tom Nussbaum I have no idea who Little Morris was. But I was introduced to him many times throughout my childhood. We met whenever I would naively state my child-like expectations about a new experience or in an unfamiliar situation. Comments like, “I can buy a lot
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WRITERS GROUP 101: A Satiric Look at Writers Groups Everywhere By Tom Nussbaum Max, a spry octogenarian with mischievousness in his eye, handed the mobile microphone to the grisly-bearded, bald man. “Hold it like an erect penis and practically kiss it as you speak,” he instructed the first-time attendee. “OK. If I have to. But
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“THE ‘S’ WORD” By Tom Nussbaum He was cool, the kind of street-smart cool that warned people, “Don’t mess with me!” His walk was a strut. His posture exhibited confidence. His brown eyes were observant, alert, yet seductive, and although they had been hardened by life, in their depths, were hints of vulnerability. He,
It Ain’t For Sissies! By Tom Nussbaum “Getting old sure ain’t for sissies,” Ann the special education teacher said, paraphrasing an old Bette Davis quote, a few days before retiring. The choice of words, perhaps, could have been better selected by both women. The phraseology could have been considered offensive to some, as being
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Stroke, Stroke, Stroke By Tom Nussbaum Vigorous exercise, for me, is bending over and tying my shoelaces or stretching to put the just-washed casserole dish on the cupboard’s top shelf. But I’ve recently discovered how effective and enjoyable swimming laps can be as a form of exercise. It, however, does not come without its
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Channel Surfing By Tom Nussbaum I’m a chronic channel-surfer. I click from one TV channel to another faster than a dominating Jeopardy! champion rings in. In fact, I frequently click the remote before the picture has appeared on the screen. It is as if I were having a premonition, as if I have a
