This is the story of my attempt to buy cocaine.

References and allusions include, but are not limited to: Icarus,  John Travolta, the Genesee River, George Washington, King Arthur, Jesus Christ, Niagara Falls, New England, base jumping, Western Migration, The Bible, Andrew Jackson, Elvis Presley,

This story is about the birth of my son – the most joyful and terrifying day of my life so far. This story is also about the time I beat a rabbit to death with a shovel.

References and allusions include, but are not limited to: Taco John's, flutes, Oakley brand sunglasses, the Minnesota Vikings, John C. Lilly, coon skin caps, Timothy Leary, Allen Ginsburg, dolphins, Altered States, Paddy Chayefsky, William Hurt,

The story of the time I split a six-pack with a homeless guy behind a closed Hardee's and something unexpected happened - even more unexpected than splitting a six-pack with a homeless guy behind a closed Hardee's.

References and allusions include, but are not limited to: Eddie Vedder,  cruel wizards, Ten, Fargo, AIWA stereo equipment, Candlebox, Dishwala, Better Than Ezra, The Refreshments, Eels, Bush, Goo Goo Dolls, "Heyfoxymophandlemama, That's Me",

A new feature on The Irrationally Exuberant - Guaranteed 96% true short stories from the life of yours truly.  This second edition is a story is about a former co-worker, Brian, who kind of looked like a shaved bear.  This story is out of control sad.

References and allusions include but are not limited to: Body shame, Basketball, Canada, One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, Dr. James Naismith, the YMCA, Esperanto, Television, hula-hoops, the Internet, Scarlett Rubella, Tuberculosis, Jim Croce,

This is a poem about Donald Trump.

A new feature on The Irrationally Exuberant - Guaranteed 96% true short stories from the life of yours truly.  This first edition is a story about a time maybe ten years ago when I should have known I had a problem.