What they’re Missing
I used to think that being near a ball park that was the home to a decent team would be an ideal place to finally call it quits and retire…. Read more »
Category: Getting Old
The Morning Person
I think I’ve figured this out. At least part of it. This has happened to me a couple of times now. I’ve found myself sitting down on an evening and… Read more »
I eat, therefore I am…what?
I’m of the mind that, when I start seeing a lot of something, I should pay attention. Sure, it’s kind of superstitious, but it never hurts to mull things over,… Read more »
You’d (not) be surprised…
Like most people, there are times when my tongue is tied and I’m nothing but an awkward, inarticulate klutz when I’m talking to others. And then there are times when… Read more »
Falling behind…
This short piece in the Korea Times is right up my alley – caught somewhere between history and progress, one man’s sentimentality is another’s opportunity. The old ways aren’t necessarily… Read more »
A history lesson for the kids…
I’ve been working on a piece for the whole week and just can’t quite get it. It’s up around 1,500 words right now, and it works for me, but it… Read more »
How it’s Done
I just finished watching the NFL playoff game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Buffalo Bills. Certainly a game that will go down in history as one of the… Read more »
Back in the day…
Back in the day, when there were actual people on the other end of the line (line? what’s a line anymore?) when you dialed “O,” you could be fairly certain… Read more »
There was a time…
I remember when I was quite young hearing stories of my older brother hitchhiking to get around. I’ll have to ask him about that someday. Today one might think it… Read more »
The Great Divide
I like to think that I, and others who have been in a similar situation, have a perspective that many Americans can’t really see. I’m among the few (when compared… Read more »