Category: Family

Fighting the Battle

The perfect life does not exist. I may have thought it did at one time. A lot of kids with idyllic childhoods may have thought that way. Was mine idyllic?… Read more »

My brother-in-law died yesterday. We weren’t particularly close…well, not close at all. But still… I have memories. It’s interesting how they come back when you’re standing in a hospital room… Read more »

Joy to the World

I grew up in a big family…by today’s standards. Six kids. It still tickles me to think that hey, I’ve got five brothers and sisters, and not a bad one… Read more »

I’m not Superman

When I was a kid, my parents were…parents. I’ve only had the two, so there’s really no way I can say what that really means, except that now that I’ve… Read more »

Random Saturday

I’m only on here because I haven’t been much lately. And for good reason. With the holidays, family is in town, and of course I’m quite busy enjoying my time… Read more »

Words for Wednesday

One of my favorite lines, from the movie Gettysburg: “We’ve got grievances.” Don’t we all? But here I am, getting ready for another lighting trip to the States — there… Read more »

Missing Something

Count me Crotchety. I was sitting in the food court today having my daily sandwich when I saw a sight that angered me. Against one wall there are three children’s… Read more »

The Real Reason why DoD Schools Succeed

The New York Times recently ran an article titled “Who Runs the Best U.S. Schools? It May Be the Defense Department.” Being tied to the Department of Defense, and having… Read more »

Next Up: Oscar Hijuelos

So I’m back to the “Next Up” format for now. Robert Warren Penn’s All the King’s Men was an excellent book — as can be expected of most (but not… Read more »

Saturday Random: Okinawa Edition

I guess I just couldn’t stay away. But I hope no one gets any ideas. It’s hot and humid here, and I’m sure would take a little getting used to…. Read more »