Thoughts On Being Thankful

Thoughts On Being Thankful

Thanksgiving is approaching and although it's not as big a deal in my family as Christmas is, I always try and take a moment to remember what the holiday stands for. Figuratively. To be thankful. I'm thankful for my family.  They are always there and always support...

Book Release: Follow The Money

Book Release: Follow The Money

 Now, from one of America's unsung writers, Ross Cavins, comes a book so humorous, so vile, so inane ... it could only be a cry for help. Re-edited and re-released in July, 2010, just in time for the Christmas rush. If you're looking for that perfect gift to give the...

You Can’t Catch Me!

You Can’t Catch Me!

My parents are getting older.  They're in their sixties now.  While that's still relatively young by today's standards, they can't do things like they used to. Every time I visit home, one or both of them is hobbling in some new way.  Hips, knees, shoulders, ankles. ...

The Brotherhood of the Traveling Boxers

The Brotherhood of the Traveling Boxers

 My friend Jeff and I were heading out for burgers when he pulled the top of his boxers out of his pants and said, "You know how long I've had these?" Usually when I hear a rhetorical question, I answer with something outlandish.  Like "Gary Oldman."  Or "three".  Or...

Long Schlongs

Long Schlongs

*not actual nephew I learned something this past weekend that disturbs me.  My four year old nephew Joey has a big schlong.  It's so big that it gets talked about.  The boy is set for life. I didn't learn this by giving him a bath or anything.  I learned it from my...

The Kettlenetics K-Bell

The Kettlenetics K-Bell

Look out for the newest fitness fad that's sweeping the nation!  It's the exercise craze that's got Hollywood stars Matthew McConaughey and Katherine Heigel looking like a million dollars.  It's Kettlenetics!! And oh my god, it's a real product.  It may be the gayest...

Yard Sale Fever

Yard Sale Fever

So I had a yard sale with my parents and my sister this past weekend.  I know what you're thinking, in October?  Don't worry, the weather was a brisk 60 degrees; it was nice.  Rain had threatened us all week but it came a day early and stopped around four in the...

On Scrivel: 24 in 24

I just posted a piece I wrote about the "24" phenomenon.  It really doesn't fit in as a Short Story or a Flash Fiction or even an essay.  But I feel it fits Scrivel's new format.  24 in 24