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Tea Bag Thoughts

Tony Dornacher — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 14:42:44 +0000

Some days a tea bag is both flavorful and filled with wisdom and inspiration. Today message was one of those days … To learn, read. To know, write. To master, teach. Thank you Yogi Tea for reminding me today is going … Continue reading →

Late Winter Chill

Tony Dornacher — Sun, 26 Feb 2012 17:37:40 +0000

On the way home from dinner last night, I was reminded it was still winter in Chicago. I pulled hood of my jacket over my head and shoved my hands deeper into my pockets to endure the February chill. As my saunter turned to a brisk pace, creativity swirled about like the icy wind.

Outside I must go

Icy wind assaults and chills

Warm embrace awaits

Where has the time gone?

Tony Dornacher — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 23:39:36 +0000

A flood of recent facebook messages after updating my Relationship Status prompted some nostalgia, followed by a bit of introspection. While lost in thought on the bus home, I realized I have allowed the whirlwind of the last two years to distract me from the many simple pleasures of life, including writing here.

I took a deep breath last night and stepped into the eye of the whirlwind. As the calm surrounded me, some clarity returned.

Whirlwind whips tick tock

Storm rages as time passes

The eye calm within

Today is a new day. Though the whirlwind still surrounds us all, I have a new eye focused on the present.

The Path of Sale-vation

Tony Dornacher — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 05:08:47 +0000

In today’s real estate market, I figure every little thing you do will make a difference.

Over the last few weeks, I’ve dusted, cleaned, de-cluttered, purged, de-gayed and hired one heck of a real estate agent.

Sometimes, you just need to do more. Today I did just that. I took a step back and embraced my roots. Google set me on the path to salvation and all things Catholic.

I ordered my St. Joseph statue and guide book tonight. Saturday I will find a worthy plant so St. Joseph can take his place on the patio, buried upside down, facing the condo.

St. Joseph, I pray for your safe and speedy delivery.

Your humble servant

The way to a man’s heart ain’t through his stomach …

Tony Dornacher — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 04:45:00 +0000

Some say desperate economic times call for desperate measures. I take a more positive approach and feel recessions bring out the most interesting innovations to help stimulate spending among the male population.

Hooters put it all out there many years ago and more business are looking for ways to incorporate scantily clad ladies to get straight guys to open their wallets. Beyond the Hooters Girls, you can now find baristas in bathing suits and lingerie clad hairdressers.

I wonder if Walmart will jump on the bandwagon? That certainly would add a whole new level to the The People of Walmart.

What’s Hot – What’s Not

Tony Dornacher — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 04:07:00 +0000

I was hanging out with Daniel at Bobby Love’s, a neighborhood gay bar filled with many colorful characters. During a number of karaoke performances, one fan would rush the stage to help out the band.

My mind wandered during one performance and this Haiku surfaced:

Air guitar is out

Umbrella guitar is hot

Strum it baby, strum

Happy 24th Oprah

Tony Dornacher — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 02:09:00 +0000

I am trying to get my arms around the Oprah show celebrating its 24th season. A hearty congratulations Oprah!

I am amazed at what Oprah has accomplished over the years. I never thought her reign over day time television would fade. It seems, the veneer may be cracking.

I hear viewership has dipped below 7 million and her current Neilsen ratings dropped below the ratings of her first year.

Some say she is out of touch with her audience. Others are worried she is not attracting a younger audience. I suspect it is a combination of both and a few other things thrown in for flavoring.

Oprah is smart and sassy. I wonder if she will take Madonna’s lead and transform herself?

Back to School Basics

Tony Dornacher — Sun, 09 Aug 2009 19:46:00 +0000

While working on the list of essentials for your college bound kid, don’t forget to add the hottest trend since tie-dye and bell bottoms.

The Collegiate Snuggie craze is sweeping across America. Very soon, every college kid will be begging for one of these sexy blankets to keep toasty warm and show off their team spirit.

I suggest getting ahead of the game and surprise your kid today!

Buy It thump thump Buy It

Tony Dornacher — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 16:41:00 +0000

Before Michael Jackson’s untimely death has fans and admirers snapped up a number of personal items at a recent auction. Now they are running to the store or tapping the keyboard to purchase his work. A recent New York Times article reported, more than 400,000 Michael Jackson albums were sold last week.

I wonder how long it will take his estate to release the Greatest Hits album? I am sure that will be followed up with several albums of “never heard” or “recently uncovered” songs.

I hope my family will be able to profit from my death. They can start with selling my belongings, including doodles and various journals. I will be sure to leave plenty of dirty underwear in the hamper. One never knows how much you could get for those on eBay.

Quizno’s | “Toasty Torpedo”

Tony Dornacher — Sun, 14 Jun 2009 15:33:00 +0000

I felt so dirty watching the commercial over and over again, I had no idea a sultry toaster oven and toasty torpedo could be so alluring. I need to attend church and confess my sins.

I wonder if the audience is gay men or just playing to the male obsession to show off and talk about their giant torpedo?

I suppose it doesn’t matter. Why would anyone deny themselves a toasty torpedo when it offers a foot long of gratification and costs less then one of those little Blue pills?