For a while, I convinced myself that I had merely been forgetful. I realized I did not have my wallet when I headed for home one night, but I just assumed I had left it behind and would find it when I returned. That happened a little while ago when I left Hanover Little Theatre […]
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 […]
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 […]
I love this time of year. You can feel the difference in the air. A special electricity surrounds us. You could blame it on the change from summer to autumn, but something else gives me this feeling – I can see the new television season on the horizon. I have not had as hard of […]
Traveling often puts us at the mercy of other folks. You have to hope that the person in the seat next to you on the plane isn’t a jerk. You have to trust the taxi driver doesn’t try to rip you off. And you have to believe that the person who had the hotel room […]