The Right Fit
When I first saw the message, I felt a rush of excitement. A college friend contacted a few of us to make sure we would help with our reunion next year since she had been named as co-chair of the […]
Saved by the Shave
I never thought shaving cream could change my life, but that’s the situation I find myself in these days. A little while back, I wrote about my quest to dress a little better. I had considered trying one of those […]
How I Would Have Met Your Mother
I have four older brothers. I spent a lifetime having someone offer me something only to pull it away at the last second and tell me I can’t have it. This can happen over and over again and gets quite […]
An Arresting Problem
Experts say that everything you do online could potentially haunt you forever. If that’s the case, I have put myself in deep trouble this week. We are in the middle of rehearsals for the upcoming production of “Sin, Sex & […]
Losing Streak
Every day, I take my life into my own hands. I need a lot of courage to survive. No, this has nothing to do with my commute on windy country roads. I’m talking about playing Scrabble with my wife. The […]
The Brians Go on Hiatus
I usually find myself in a celebratory mood about this time of week. I’m usually ready to take a wistful look backwards at the year in cinema. No, not The Oscars. I’m talking about The Brians, the awards I have […]
The VCR Connection
As I looked through an advertising circular recently, something caught my eye. I didn’t particularly need the item, but knew I had to share the information with the rest of the family. Someone – I don’t remember the store – […]
Dressing for Success
I might not always give off this vibe, but I like to dress up. I had to wear a coat and tie all through high school and have spent a good number of my professional years in a tie, so […]
Saving America
I know what America needs. I don’t mean I can solve our myriad political and social problems. That’s an impossible task for anyone to challenge. But I know what to do so we can all smile again, as long as […]
The Gravy Train Has Ended
As the youngest of eight children, I grew up with a bunch of perks. Some recent developments, however, make me think the gravy train has started to slow down. My siblings remind me all the time how easy I had […]