Peppered Out
My commute drives me crazy sometimes. In order to avoid highways until the last possible second, I spend a lot of time on windy two-lane roads. I like this because I drive a consistent speed most of the time and […]
Back on Schedule
This week, by far, ranks as one of my favorite weeks of the year. Finally, I can welcome stability and regularity back into my life. Of course, I am talking about the return of my favorite television shows to the […]
I Can See Clearly
About a year ago, I lamented in a column about changes in my eyesight. I had started to notice trouble with reading small print and wondered if I needed bifocals. Luckily, I have escaped that fate, but I did something very overdue […]
Wedding Wardrobe Woes, Part 2: Electric Boogaloo
I knew we would have fun. As we prepared to go to my nephew’s wedding in Baltimore, that notion existed without any doubt in my mind. I just wondered if I would go through the entire day without a problem. […]
Shake, Rattle and Laugh
I don’t particularly have a “bucket list.” I have a few things in life I still want to experience, but don’t really keep them written down. If I did have a list like that, I don’t know whether I would […]
Happy Birthday to Me
I don’t know what I did on my 13th birthday. I can venture to guess, since it was the middle of August 1981, that I spent some time playing video games and some time hanging out by the pool. If you […]
The True Necessities
The cost of air travel can sometimes get out of hand, especially since airlines have found more and more ways to take money from their customers. From bag fees to charging for food on many flights, the perks of flying […]
Not Risky Enough
To be completely honest, the thought did cross my mind for more than a few seconds. I almost went ahead and did it. Let me set the scene before going any further. My wife and daughter went away for a […]
Doing My Part
I firmly believe we should never stop trying to better ourselves. This wonderful world can offer new and exciting experiences regardless of how much we think we know. I recently had a chance to put this belief into action. My […]
Beach Anniversary
In 1986, my parents and a few of my siblings went on vacation to the beach together. I don’t know all the details since I was in high school and either spent that week wrestling or working. I know that […]