Christmas Ghost: a bedtime story

The last several nights have been an imposition on our dogs and even our offspring who drove down from Los … More

star-struck

This most beautiful system of the sun, planets, and comets, could only proceed from the counsel and dominion of an … More

The squeals of small children, guffaws of parents, and one very surprised “Ah, F@#$!”, from a gent driving by in … More

If someone is able to wait a million years, your Arizona property may yet become ocean waterfront when Southern California … More

After a pleasant Thanksgiving and early bedtime, I had every intention of “sleeping in”. However, anyone my age is probably … More

Be thankful for what you have; you’ll end up having more. If you concentrate on what you don’t have, you … More

To find joy in work is to discover the fountain of youth. Pearl S. Buck

The privilege of absurdity; to which no living creature is subject, but man only. Thomas Hobbes, 17th C philosopher Dogs … More

Comedy is acting out optimism. Robin Williams One of my wife’s most admirable qualities is to note some of the … More