Short Story – Rbucks

One-hundred-and-two

December 31, 2018January 26, 2019 Ryan BuckleyLeave a comment

Here’s a very short story I wrote earlier this year that encapsulates a lot of what 2018 was for me. Some introspection, some awareness of aging, and growth all around me. “How old are you?” she asked. “36,” I replied. I know where she’s going with this. “How long until you’ll be 100?” “A long… Continue reading One-hundred-and-two

My very expensive chair

March 23, 2016December 11, 2020 Ryan Buckley2 Comments

I don’t usually love expensive things. For this piece of furniture, though, I made a big, whopping exception. My Eames It’s my Eames Lounge Chair, and I just goddamn love it. It’s one of the things I looked forward to about owning a house. The justification was easy: when you spend your life savings on… Continue reading My very expensive chair

That night I snuck into the Oscars

February 28, 2016January 27, 2019 Ryan BuckleyLeave a comment

This happened in 2005. True story. Oscar Night Chris Rock will host the Oscars today. The last time he hosted was 11 years ago yesterday, on February 27, 2005. I met him that night. He was cool. I used to live on N Sycamore Ave, a tiny two-block stretch in the heart of Hollywood. I… Continue reading That night I snuck into the Oscars