The Magic Has Returned
As I got ready for work the other day, I spotted something hidden behind a chair in our computer. Once I realized what it was, I knew I had to make a change. So I found an empty nail in […]
A Day at the Beach
My big mouth gets me in trouble sometimes. That should not shock anyone. I have learned over the years, however, to not promise things I might not do. I did not follow that guideline earlier this summer during a conversation […]
Stop Bugging Me
We visited my wife’s mother recently and spent our usual amount of time sitting outside and talking. They have some really nice shaded areas around the house, and we had a really nice day. At one point, a solitary bug […]
Where’s My Midlife Crisis?
Someone I know showed off a restoration project he has recently undertaken. As he told me about his plans, he mentioned that someone called the enterprise his “mid-life crisis.” I had to laugh because he’s a little older than I […]
Not a Hoarder
Like many people, I look at those TV shows which focus on hoarders and laugh. I wonder how anyone could live like that. Then I head into our basement and sit in my recliner because the loveseat and other chair […]
Olympic Obsession
I think my obsession started with the “Guinness Book of World Records.” We always had one lying around the house when I was a kid so you could check the distance of the longest grape toss which someone caught in […]
Better Red Than Dead
We have certain traditions on my family’s annual beach vacation. We always have a cornhole tournament. One night features a crab feast. In recent years, we have added a scavenger hunt for the children in the family. This year, one […]
Give the Kids a Chance
This is my weekly column, but I have been writing on this issue for a few days over at www.livinginhanover.com. I remember going to see the musical during my sophomore year of high school. I don’t really remember why I […]
Another Wedding Miscue
Some recent weddings in my family produced some embarassment for me. I’m not talking about making a fool out of myself on the dance floor because I have enough company in that area. I have had, for lack of a […]