who am I?

Ok...here's where I begin to let anyone who's reading my drivel into what makes me tick....little by little...

As a cancer moon and cancer sun sign I am deeply rooted in the past, especially genealogy. Discovering my roots has been quite healing and catartic because of my lack of knowledge about my family. Long story that I will share in pieces over time. Let's just say my childhood was rooted in much secrecy. I didn't know much about the majority of my relatives including my own father, whom I just met about 7 months ago.

More later....
Dan

Dirty Gin Martini

My time is always limited, what with work, looking for a new job, just getting married...yes!! I tied the knot on Aug 18th to that lovely, independent, NYC law student who keeps me honest, humble, and striving to be a better man.

Life has been good! The challenge this year will be our long distance commute (or more to the point, her long distance commute) back and forth each week from NYC to Boston.

So...about that dirty martini....well, about two weekends ago some friends flew into town from western locations and I was introduced to a dirty, gin martini on the rocks. WHERE has this drink been all my life. I have been a disinterested martini dabbler, on very rare occasions, because of my not so good relationship with Vodka. It's ok...just not what floats my boat. But, gin on the other hand. Ummmm.....specially Bombay Sapphire.

Well....no sooner had I tried this wonderful drink did I find myself on a 10 day course of antibiotics. What the hell???!!! Was this a crazy type of torture. Granted...I ended up on antibiotics, not because of any reaction to gin...no... I burned the piss out of my hand on one small spot and ended up with a major infection. Ok...now day 10 is over and I will wait until the misses arrives back in Boston friday to dabble in that Bombay Sapphire in my freezer. Now...I just need to find a disppenser for that olive juice....

Later...

Life's too short

Wednesday, August 02, 2006

Well it's about time I posted something. But, where do I begin...
I'm in an amazing relationship/engagement (as of 7/21..the engagement, that is). I know everyone in love says this and I never thought it possible, but DAMN!! This woman is everything I have ever dreamed of and more! She's smart and makes me think constantly. She calls me on my shit! She is unbelievably sexy...I'll shut up now.
My job life sucks though, if that makes all of you more comfortable. I have floundered in job abyss most of my life. At 46, ughhhhh as of last month, that's a pitiful place to be. I have always followed my heart and my passion. Look where that has gotten me. Struggling musician most of my life who's finally accepted defeat and tried to go on in the real world. Alas, I feel quite ill equiped for it. Blah, Blah, Blah.....
So...that is it for today. Not much of significance, but it's a start.
dan