I had my gallbladder removed on Friday. It was like a breakup - where you hadn’t realized the subtle shift in the person you were with...

Yesterday, the conference and my in person time with a group from work came to a close. This morning, George Bush was to speak at the...

Sunday morning, I walked from my hotel to where I would board a steamboat for jazz brunch. Although it was early, it was still hot &...

I’m in New Orleans. I’ve been before but so long ago that I may as well say I’ve never been. I’ve been on 2 occasions, both in the ‘90s...

My high school class is having a reunion in the fall. Earlier this week, the organizer posted a list of people (on Facebook) that he’s...

Today Andrea and I braved the pool we joined. Getting ready to go to a pool is a production I’d long forgotten about. When we finally...

Last week was a strange week, personally, and the world continues to burn in the form of another school shooting which was on the heels...

As most of you know, my mom is 80. Andrea and I frequently remark that she may outlive us both although she has reached the age of 80...

I usually fall asleep pretty fast. It’s better this way. I fall asleep before any snoring begins – by (wo)man or beast. But sometimes,...

Just like that, my trip to Scottsdale, Arizona is over. This part of the state is just as brown as the northern part of the state I’ve...

“You own everything that happened to you. Tell your stories. If people wanted you to write warmly about them, they should have behaved...

On Wednesday night, as I lay in bed, I realized that I’d forgotten to order my mom’s birthday gift. “Should I get up and order it now?” I...

If I’m being honest, 2022 isn’t going as I’d expected. I’m not sure what I expected but Andrea busting her arm and having to put down...

I forgot to write the meaning of the tarot card I pulled before we went to the hospital: Drained. It meant what you’d expect - - tired,...

Andrea’s surgery was last Thursday. I didn’t sleep well the night before and when my alarm went off at 5 AM on Thursday, I attempted to...

So today was a very good day until it wasn’t. I guess that’s how all bad days go. They blind side you. Snipers. Back in May, Andrea...

Our internet is down until Monday. It went out as we were watching a movie early on New Year’s Eve. I tried to cheer Andrea up by...

I couldn’t sleep last night. I tried, gave up and then snuck downstairs. Sometimes, it helps to make a cozy beverage and to empty your...

Remember when you were a little kid and would ride on a playground merry-go-round? It would get going at a dizzying speed and you could...

Growing up, I would carry cups and glasses of assorted beverages into my bedroom. I can’t recall what the beverages were but I know they...