the good neighbor

For nearly twenty years, I have lived in my neighborhood. Our sons and their friends grew up, went to the … More

Mountain time

The weather forecast for Zion National Park I shared with my buddies last Wednesday night was not my ideal tent … More

renewable energy

Like it or not, my dogs are “Green” activists. But then they are also concerned about their “carbon footprint”. And … More

better humans don’t race

It’s time for the human race to enter the solar system. Dan Quayle https://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/dan_quayle_100411 Politicians and short-tempered commuters share the … More

a day in the desert

For many years when I drove east from San Diego, it was to visit family in Yuma or in Tucson, … More

in sickness and health

As jobs go, my wife has for more than fifteen years held positions of responsibility in Nursing education that are … More

tree-climbing fish

“Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live … More

high water

Online dictionaries tell me that the origin of the phrase, “…come Hell or high water…” is used when you intend … More

Rain delay

Rain in San Diego is not like anywhere else I have lived. What passes for rain here can create havoc … More