There, I Said It!
Rings Reveal the Truth of Our Relationship
Recently, a stranger in a crowded airport elevator turned to Jeff and me and asked whether we were brothers. Really? We look nothing alike. Instead of answering, we both held up our ring fingers. The gentleman seemed surprised. He uttered something or other, and...
Time Marches On…And So Does Our Vocabulary
Every now and then, something pops out of my mouth which clarifies the passage of time. And no. I'm not referring to a dental filling. Though God knows, I have my fair share. And I'm not talking about historical events like Vietnam, the Kennedy assassination, or the...
The All You Can’t Eat Buffet
Buffets! You either love or hate them. Rows of delicious desserts. A beef carving station. Pasta and seafood. How could you go wrong? It all seems like a dream come true. So everyone, grab the nearest shovel. It's time to eat. Las Vegas Vegas has the best buffets. Or...
The Traveling Big Head Show Coming to a Theatre Near You
It happened again. We have tickets to a show. We're comfortably seated with a great view of the stage. And then, just before the lights dim, the giant head arrives. We're not disappointed. We know the giant head. It follows us from theatre to theatre, forever blocking...
A Valentine’s Day Spent Barking Up the Wrong Tree
Valentine’s Day has come and gone. And though I love my spouse, I've discovered that I have a roving eye. A roving eye, that is, for a friendly Rover. Remi, Maya, and Tully. Wilson, Luke, G.G., and Maisie. Louie, Lena, and Cali. Ah, my fickle nature. If it has four...
A New Year: Hooray or Oy Vey?
It’s a new year and that means a fresh start. All things are possible as we look ahead. But to be honest, that just isn’t my nature. I tend to be the guy looking over his shoulder, wondering what could have been. Alright. I know. That’s a bit of a downer. But we can't...
Are You Living With Someone Who Has a Cold?
It's that time of year. The cold and flu season. And even though I've had my flu shot, the greatest risk of getting sick isn't from exposure to the general public. No. The greatest risk is lying next to me in bed, sharing my living quarters, and coughing. I won't name...
Thanksgiving: Turkey Or Not?
It's turkey time again and so the hoopla begins about how to defrost the darn bird without poisoning your family. Throughout the year, Americans might eat turkey, but that is mostly in a compact form: ground turkey, cutlets, breasts, or luncheon meat. Preparing the...
Trick or Treat: Step Away from the Candy Bowl!
With Halloween just around the corner, this is the time of year when we make that dreaded purchase. Candy. Lots of candy. It's on special everywhere. Bags and bags. Gooey, chewy, crunchy, stick to your dental work, stuff. And each year, we try to pick candy that we...