Mistruth in Advertising
At this point in our lives, I think we have all given up on the notion of truth in advertising. We gladly accept beer commercials that promise beautiful women to an overly chummy group of young men who choose a […]
Morning Dilemma
Even though I embrace change, I sometimes worry about unnecessarily upsetting my routine. In order to make things run smoothly around the house, I have adopted a fairly regular morning ritual. I need to leave the house by a specific […]
To Tux or Not to Tux
I felt a little nervous as I studied my computer screen. I really hoped no one would see the image which had my attention. First off, if the guys from IT at work found out, I might get in trouble. […]
The Forbidden Question
The question did not seem all that controversial. I did not mean to stir up any deep emotions in my wife. I just had a simple inquiry. But apparently, you can cause a huge uproar in our house just by […]
Surprise Purchase
My wife came home from the store the other day. She had to pick up some very basic items, but something very interesting found its way into the bag. She bought a new dish rack for the sink. I have […]
Happy Anniversary
The whole thing took no more than a few seconds. “I think I want to write a column.” “OK, send me something.” That’s the conversation I had with a former features editor at The Evening Sun a little more than 10 […]
Costume Conundrum
When I saw the kids in the costumes on Trick or Treat night last week, I felt a little envious. Not of the candy because I knew I would dip into my daughter’s stash when she got home. I envied […]
Movie Time Travel
We have not had the opportunity to go see a movie for a while now. The times we have had a chance have not lined up with anything we have wanted to see for a few months. That doesn’t really […]
Snacking Dilemma
I love our basement. Even though it is unfinished, has cold concrete floors in the winter and leaks sometimes when it rains, I love the place. Because of the way our house is laid out, the basement is one of […]