I dreamed that my brother and I were attempting to steal one of the world’s largest diamonds so that our money troubles would be over for good. Anyway, his idea was to have a test run at the diamond using his dog, the “kind beast,” as an alarm system. So we get her set up …

Had another one of those dreams where I’m trying or being encouraged to reclaim my lost faith. This time it was a summer-camp-like environment like so many fundie-related dreams. All my (non) lovers, all my past and futures, were there with me; a true laundry list of embarrassing experiences. AK, CB, RR, MG, TM, etc. …

I went to relax on the couch for a few moments and before I knew it, thanks to what I term my “chill pill,” I fell asleep. I had this dream in the subesquent fifteen minute period. Al DeLarge has a cat, by the name of Stanley. This cat is extremely large and at times …

SECRETS “If you would wish another to keep your secret, first keep it yourself.” — Seneca, circa A.D. 60 In general . . . one of the surest signs of social maturity is the ability to keep confidential matters to one’s self, remembering Jean Paul Richter’s warning, “Whoever lets go the smallest part of a …

The whole matter of apologies is confused by . . . popular but essentially senseless maxims. . . . the sweeping “Never apologize and never explain,” is an absurd policy for anyone to follow — unless it be the person with the unfortunate habit of apologizing constantly for everything . . . In essence, he …