Category Archives: Horrible Stuff

Sea of Shoes is Through Taking Your Shit

That’s right, you meanies. She has shut done her comments because of you. Well, not exactly.   Let her explain in her own words:   “Comments aren’t necessary.” Who cares what you people think?!? Fuck all y’all. Sea of Shoes is famous … Continue reading

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Read Mrs. Palin’s Mind and Win a Prize

Mrs. Palin’s tour bus arrives at Grand Rapids, MI, for her first book-signing appearance. Enlarge the picture to enjoy its full impact. Finish this sentence: “I’m carrying Trig because ——————————————.” Again, I am offering the Dead Sweater to the winner. … Continue reading

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Self Pity and Samurai

A trusted advisor told Max last week,”Wallowing in self pity is a choice.” Ha, I beg to differ. Sometimes, self pity is the rational response to one’s situation. Just as depression, anger or grief are rational responses to heartbreak, betrayal, … Continue reading

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A New Roommate

Mr. Capote is long gone. An old guy with pneumonia came and went. Yesterday, a new roommate arrived, connected to some sort of oxygen machine whose decibel level is akin to a loud blow dryer up against your ear. The … Continue reading

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Finally, the Cunt Ring!

I wasn’t even looking for it, and boom, there it was! Only $31, too. All the stuff at The Alley Chicago reminds me of the gnarlitude girl, who never tires of saying, “Fuckin RAD!” or “Look at my old man, … Continue reading

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The Nursing Home Gambit

In the ongoing daily struggle against health-care incompetence, the major event of the week was The Nursing Home Gambit. It began when the chief of medical staff came in to say that Blue Cross was refusing to cover any further … Continue reading

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Waiting For Mr. Capote

Mr. Capote shares a room with Max and has the side with a window. It’s also the side with the television. I used to assume that the window side was reserved for V.I.P.’s (i.e., people with better insurance) but now … Continue reading

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The Methadone Doctor

There is a pain-management doctor at the “hospital” who surprised us last week by announcing that he wants to put my son on methadone instead of Oxy’s. Max’s reaction was, “No, I don’t want to be addicted to methadone!” I … Continue reading

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An Idyllic Outing

Today, Scott the Physical Therapist put Max in a special chair and took him outside to get some fresh air. We joined this nice couple, who were also enjoying some sunlight. They have been married for 61 years and she … Continue reading

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Don’t Try This at Home

Having now attained the perfect haggard beauty of the suffering Christ, Max is hoping for permission to eat or drink tonight. Reading the supportive comments here after 12 hours of dragging Biggie and Tupac around the hospital bed is so … Continue reading

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