I wish I had a Dad Girardi icon...

My written thingamajig about the first ep of Starter Wife is up at Boob Tube. Even if you're not remotely interested in the series and my thoughts about Joe Mantegna's chinos, you may like the opening paragraph that gives you a slice of Jessie circa high school.

Talking with Duse on the phone last night reminded me of the time she and I skipped softball practice to drive up to Stillwater and see Schindler's List. What rebels, we two.

ETA: Spoilers for The Starter Wife at TWoP, courtesy of TV Guide...if you're interested, I would very much like to discuss them in comments.