It was 2008. I hadn’t had a drink in over twenty years. I didn’t plan to have another. We were at a family reunion. There were lots of people I hadn’t seen in years. Some… Read More »“Don’t Drink and Drive” OR “Color Me Clueless”
We could all use a little peace. Okay, a lot of peace. The world can seem less like peace every day. There’s a reason for that. It’s why it’s called “the world”. Jesus told… Read More »In a World of Crisis, Peace
I went to a store whose name you’d recognize to return shoes that didn’t fit. The Customer Service lady greeted me warmly, and listened intently to my concern. She asked if I had my receipt.… Read More »Congratulations! You’re in Charge of Customer Service!
Ratings can be so arbitrary. One man’s G for General is another man’s L for Lame. And the last PG-13 movie I saw would have made Howard Stern blush. Okay, maybe not. Ratings are a… Read More »Movie Ratings: D for Debacle
Some things never change. Death, taxes, and two of my kindergarten heroes. Pete Rose and Paul McCartney are true veterans in their fields. Each are still active after over a half a century since they… Read More »Robbing Pete, Paying Paul.
This weekend marks one of the most historic events in our generation. This year the days of the week even coincide chronologically with what happened in 1964. Friday, Saturday, and Sunday February 7, 8, and… Read More »The Biggest Day in Rock History
Many people claim to be “technically challenged”. Please. You’re talking to the Super Bowl champ of the challenged. I can function on a system already set up and do routine tasks, but I not only… Read More »God, Please Give Me Tech Savvy
A friend of mine and former drum student, Colin Fite, is a sophomore at Grace Community School and asked me to fill out a questionnaire about my job for a career day project. I’ve opted… Read More »Career Day
Early in our marriage, my Lovely Wife and Life Partner Lois and I did what lots of people do when it comes to money. We did “the best we could”. The problem with this method… Read More »In a Money Pit? Here are 6 Things to Do to Get Out!
There are a thousand ways to listen to music today. But there’s something about a good radio host sharing stories and thoughts about a song or an artist that makes you feel like you’re listening… Read More »Beatles With Friends