I love this time of year. Not just because the weather usually starts to cool off, and I can start planning my fall television viewing schedule. I love this time of year because it’s football season. Now this isn’t the…

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…

When the earthquake hit the East Cost on Tuesday, I made a joke in reference to the lyrics to “It’s The End of the World As We Know It (And I Feel Fine).” Now that a hurricane is bearing down…

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…

My sister-in-law lent me this at the beach because I had mentioned the fascinating story of John Amaechi previously. He does have a pretty unique background – a British basketball player who played at Penn State, not known for its…

Like I do with lots of comedies, I worried a little as we prepared to go see “Horrible Bosses.” The trailers looked great. The cast blew me away. The humor seemed right up my alley. But would it work? Could they…

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…

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…

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…

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…