Looking forward to the New Year
As I sat on my couch Thursday, staring at my Christmas tree, I had one thought in mind: “That thing’s got to come down.” As much as I love Christmas,…
Working with others has its ups and downs
I’ve always considered myself a good team player. By myself, I can be a mess. But in a group, I truly excel. I think it’s because I want to do…
The Olympics, Mandela and freedom, oh my
Watching last Friday’s episode of Grimm the other day, I was really happy. Yeah, sure the episode itself was good. I’ve always like Grimm’s Fairy Tales and the wesen are…
Personally glad that the holidays are here
Santa Claus officially kicked off the holiday season yesterday when, at the end of the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, he smiled his smile and waved his wave. I was wide-eyed…
Leave your politics out of my parade
The countdown to Thanksgiving is on. And while you may not yet have picked up your bird and all the trimmings yet, the fine folks from the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day…
Something new and different
So apparently I have just too much time on my hands. See, myself and two friends — +George Root and +Craig Bacon — decided we should start a writing troupe,…
Some things just don’t add up
Math isn’t my thing. I’m more of a words guy. But I’m pretty good at simple arithmetic. I can add 2 and 2 just as well as the next guy.…
Taking issue with elections issues
Everyone should have voted Tuesday. But few of us did. I was one of those who took the time to get out there and cast my ballot. It was kind…
It's the holidays — get over it
With October come and gone, it is, as far as I’m concerned, the holiday season. Or “the holidays.” There are lots of holidays coming up. Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, Kwanzaa, Hanukkah,…