Category: Columns
Popcorn Time Machine
The topic of older technology comes up in our house once in a while. That usually leads to my daughter laughing. But one thing from a bygone era which does not result in chuckling is the many ways you can…
Time for a Trip
I approached my wife with a little trepidation. I don’t know why. I should have no worries asking her about the fun things I want to do. We understand that parts of our personality differ so we might each want…
Save Olympic Wrestling
I have had the good fortune to take some really cool trips in my life. When I think back over them, one stands out in particular. In 1984, I went to Los Angeles with two of my brothers to see…
Oriole Memories
Like with most things, I discovered the news from my friends online. I don’t know whether I first saw the announcement on Twitter or Facebook, but I learned Earl Weaver had died when I checked in to see if anyone…
New Wheels Coming
Within the first week or so of buying my car, I had to fly to Ohio for a friend’s wedding. I drove to the Harrisburg airport for my departing flight, gripping my steering wheel as if my life depended on…
Wardrobe Malfunction
I knew the sound the moment I heard it. Unfortunately, I have experience in this area and started to think about the potential fallout. The problem was, this all happened while I was in the midst of officiating a youth…
Intelligence Test
Growing up. I had a conflicted vision of my own intelligence. I placed into the higher levels of classes in school, but felt really intimidated by my siblings’ academic accomplishments. I guess that’s natural for the youngest in a big…
Hidden Presents
On Christmas morning, I tried to keep everything as normal as possible. We get up, open presents and enjoy our annual treat of mini powdered donuts. But, at some point, I may have wanted to sneak off to each room…
Temp Check
Normally I don’t like to turn down a reason to spend a couple of days in my sweatpants watching television, but I could have done without the fever. I needed to take a couple of days off from work recently…
Reading Comprehension
I deservedly earned a reputation for not paying attention to the little things early in life. I hate to think of how much money my mother spent on winter gloves and hats to replace the ones I lost. I didn’t…