I expected to spend today in a delightful state as I prepared to go listen to Jonathan Tropper speak in Harrisburg after work. The acclaimed novelist has an appearance there tonight. I can’t make it (and have a good excuse – I am in a play tonight), but the reminder on my calendar of his […]
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 of times they left a message on our answering machine. But another election always lurks […]
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 the ones faced by those living closer to the water. The storm, however, provided more […]
I often keep watching TV shows simply out of habit or because I feel a sense of loyalty after putting hours and hours into finding out where the characters will go. In the case of “How I Met Your Mother,” I am beginning to question my commitment to the latter concept. We know how the […]
I originally intended to write regularly about TV. Then I got cast in a play and my general laziness just crept up, and that plan kind of went by the wayside. That doesn’t mean I don’t have strong opinions about the state of my favorite entertainment medium so I’m going to try and get back on the horse […]
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) put together. I realize my daughter will eventually outgrow trick-or-treating, but I feel better knowing […]
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. In the days and weeks leading up to this time, Bridget and I giggled over […]
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 parents’ death, I have had avoided major life problems for the most part. My family […]
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 of the car with water and suds. The plan didn’t involve making things worse. Their […]
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 certainly rang true as I sat down to watch the exploits of five Amish folks […]