If My Head Weren’t Attached …
For a while, I convinced myself that I had merely been forgetful. I realized I did not have my wallet when I headed for home one night, but I just assumed I had left it behind and would find it […]
The 2016 Campaign Begins Here
I think all of us breathed a collective sigh of relief last Wednesday when the barrage of political ads and telephone calls ended. I don’t know about you, but I felt like certain people were stalking me with the number […]
Until Next Time, Beardy
Like the rest of us, I spent part of last week anxiously sitting and waiting to see what kind of punch Sandy would pack. Most people thankfully avoided major trouble and the problems in our area paled in comparison to […]
Costume Regret
Because of another commitment, I didn’t get a chance to help out at our house during Trick or Treat night last week. This marked the second straight year I couldn’t check out what cool costumes the kids (and their parents) […]
Crabcake Confusion
To be honest, I got a little cocky. I can only blame myself. My wife went away for a few days recently, leaving me in charge of everything – the house, the meals and our daughter. I had complete control. […]
Taking on a Challenge
When things get bad, you pretty much have two options. You can either sit in the corner and complain or you can step up and make a difference. I like the second one much more. With the exception of my […]
Fictional Worries
The kids just wanted to help their Dad. They thought if they surprised him by washing the car, he would appreciate their pluck and initiative. They didn’t mean to leave the windows open. They never intended to fill the inside […]
Stop the Subtitles
Against my better judgment, I turned on TLC the other night. You know, the channel which takes the worst part of American society and glorifies it through reality television. But the old “even a blind squirrel finds an acorn” adage […]
Most Wonderful Time of the Year
I love this time of year. You can feel the difference in the air. A special electricity surrounds us. You could blame it on the change from summer to autumn, but something else gives me this feeling – I can […]
Wakeup Call
Traveling often puts us at the mercy of other folks. You have to hope that the person in the seat next to you on the plane isn’t a jerk. You have to trust the taxi driver doesn’t try to rip […]