Zealots and trolls
Sports fans are an interesting breed. On one hand you have the “fanatic” or “zealot” whom The Free Dictionary defines as “a person marked or motivated... Read more.
Fitted sheets can mean trouble making a bed
My wife has the flu. So last night she suggested I may want to sleep in the guest bedroom. “The only thing is,” she explained, “you’ll need to put sheets... Read more.
‘Father of the Bride’ becomes a real-life scenario
I am a father of the bride. And, no, I have never been able to watch the Father of the Bride movie without tearing up. The scene that always gets... Read more.
Remembering a friend
A friend of mine died this week. I didn’t know him well, so some might say he was more of an acquaintance than a friend. But they would be wrong;... Read more.
Return to the gym brings elliptical confusion
My daughter is getting married soon, so I thought it would be a good idea to get in better shape. After all, when the pastor asks, “Who gives this woman... Read more.
Dad’s wallet — learning generosity from my father
My Dad kept his wallet in his back right pocket. I remember it being thick and full of credit cards, a little cash, notes, a full year’s calendar. There was... Read more.
A Father’s Love — an Easter message
As I write this, I’m sitting in a hospital room in Miami looking over at my son. He’s trying to sleep but the pain keeps waking him up. Parents absolutely... Read more.
Curse of the Babylonians — Math homework with word problems
Without fully realizing our children would one day ask me to help them with their math homework, my wife and I started a family. For about eight years, everything... Read more.
Thanksgiving reminds us to be grateful for our blessings
Many years ago, I noticed a man living on the streets near my office. I never saw him panhandling, although I assume he probably did. Each time I saw him,... Read more.
Monkeys in my Coconut Tree
There are monkeys in my coconut tree. No, really, little Capuchin monkeys — the “organgrinder” kind. We assume they escaped after one of our hurricanes and... Read more.