Broken Windows and Parked Cars
I’m kind of interested in the Broken Windows Theory – not necessarily in the overall (and controversial lately) realm of policing – but as we can apply it to other… Read more »
Category: Life Lesson
The Virtues of an Early Morning
It seems that as life moves on for me, I settle into the low spots. This isn’t a bad thing. What I mean is that as I grow older, I… Read more »
Death of a Memory
DISCLAIMER: I wrote this article before I found out about the death of my friend Mikey. Don’t think I’ve got some morbid preoccupation with death in my writing. It’s just… Read more »
The Virtues of a Good Nog
I’d never given much thought to the virtues of a good egg-nog until my sister introduced me its perfect combination with Jameson’s Irish Whiskey. “It’s gotta be Jameson’s,” she told… Read more »
A Four-Year Groundhog’s Day
Well, here we go. In 2016 I was smart enough to isolate myself for the majority of November 9th. Remember – I’m well ahead of US time, so the election… Read more »
Time for a little self-reflection…
Here’s the deal. I’m painfully introverted. So I was a bit interested this morning when one of my favorite podcasts featured an interview with Holley Gerth, the author of The… Read more »
So I Voted…
Well, I voted. I almost didn’t, but as I like to tell just about everyone who listens, “don’t ever shut the door on a chance.” You can always back out… Read more »
Why Köln?
I can’t remember exactly the first time I heard of Keith Jarrett – some podcast or radio show, and only fairly recently – but the story they were telling caught… Read more »
Your Undivided Attention
I think I’ve established already that I’m a cranky old man who just doesn’t get the kids these days. But there is one thing of which I am thoroughly convinced:… Read more »
Get a Bike
If you know me or if you’ve read this blog for any length of time…a redundant statement since only people who actually know me even know this blog exists…you’ll know… Read more »