The Life and Times of Totally Tyler

It was a chilly, autumn night when I first noticed the handful of pennies sprinkled on the top step of my building’s stoop. The coins glistened in the yellow glow from the streetlight and they slid under my Supra’s as I unlocked the door. I didn’t pick them up. I left them there, thinking a [...]

Phillip used a paper towel to make a giant bow and attached it to Lola’s head. “Look! She’s Lady Gaga,” he snorted. Lola waddled around for a few moments, oblivious to our laughter. She finally surrendered to gravity and plopped her chubby body down on the floor, looking up at us with her big pouty [...]

Phillip is singing in the shower. Well, not really singing. I’m not sure what it could be called. It’s more like a series of high-pitched Doo-Doo-Doo’s and an occasional Wee-Wee-Wee. Just when I think the song is over, he shouts, “Fat Pig’ll sing it again!” And then he does. I roll my eyes but I’m [...]

Dear Neighbor, Sorry about the sofa in the hallway. Dr. Mary Jane decided she no longer wants it. She’s owned it for several years and as you can see, it’s been through a lot. There’s a large candle wax stain on the top, and the cushions have seen quite a bit of spilled wine and [...]

Auntie Richard knows all of the best restaurants in the city so of course he was my go-to guy when I needed a suggestion for a great brunch spot when Brock came to visit. We met Uncle Richard at Sheridan Square and had a pre-brunch cocktail at the legendary Stonewall Inn before he led us to Perilla.