Today would have been my Dad’s 100th birthday. He was quite a character, who taught me how to cook Italian food, a love of...
As my wife will tell you, I have a knack for remembering obscure dates. Can’t remember when my next doctor’s appointment is, but I...
It has become almost instinctual in today’s world: I was sitting on the patio, noticed how I seemed to be looking at a perfect...
Back in the days when I was on Facebook, I came across a post from a friend struggling with medical issues. While most deal...
My evil plan seems to be working. Every year it seems like I start the newest 12 months with an admirable goal of exercising more,...
A few thoughts from earlier this week: I'm a city boy, but I married into a family filled with what I lovingly call "country folk."...
Back when I was a kid, I just thought the old man was cheap. Every October, he was an impenetrable wall when it came to...
One of the great things about having a child is realizing they have no idea what you’ve done in life. It’s as if they...
Found myself this morning thinking that I’m getting to the age where I need to make a bucket list. Not because I feel my...
Ernest Hemingway seems to be trending these days due to the Ken Burns series running this week on PBS. On Twitter, my friend Rick...