Category Archives: life & love
Soapbox
I should have known better. I watched the William Barr testimony before the Senate Judiciary Committee Wednesday (May 1) and the non-testimony before the House Judiciary Committee today (May 2). Not one opinion was changed. So, my apologies to my … Continue reading
God Bless America
I was stunned the other day when the seventh inning stretch at Yankee Stadium did not include Kate Smith’s God Bless America. It seems someone anonymously contacted the Yankees that the First Lady of Radio had a number of racist … Continue reading
Final Lenten Thoughts
There is no biblical mandate for the observance of Lent, although the model is in commemoration of the 40 days Jesus spent fasting in the desert before beginning His public ministry, during which He endured temptation by Satan. This whole … Continue reading
The Black Hole
I don’t know why, but I was fascinated by the prospect of seeing the first photos of the black hole Wednesday (April 10). I started watching the live press conference. As the picture flashed on the screen, my initial reaction … Continue reading
The Downs Have Been Few But …
I’m usually an upbeat guy, a glass half full guy. Lately, however, I just haven’t cared if there was a glass at all. It’s been a long winter. Many of my goals have not been realized. I’ve been questioning everything … Continue reading
Play Ball!
I have to make a quick disclaimer. Baseball is not my favorite sport. Football is. Now that that’s out of the way, do you know what today is? Opening day for Major League Baseball! There is something special about opening … Continue reading
Rx
I was binge watching some shows this week and was surprised by the number of prescription drug ads. I know they have been there for — like — ever, but this time around, rather than fast forwarding through them, I … Continue reading
Ready for Spring
First, a statement. I AM a winter person. I love the white. I love the cold. It doesn’t bother me when the first flakes fall in October and stick around beginning in November. I love the landscape of snow mountains. … Continue reading
Longer Days …
Okay. It was minus 11 this morning when the sun started peeking over the horizon and woke up Angelina somewhere around 5:30. I convinced her to go back to sleep — for about an hour — before the thump-thump-thump of … Continue reading
Life
Life. It has a funny way of taking turns and twists you never imagined. Sometimes, when you are at your lowest, a sudden event picks you up. Other times, when you are riding a high, a sudden event reels you … Continue reading
The Light 