the doo, do’s and don’ts of dirt

Never mind a little dirt, if the goal is splendid! Fyodor Dostoevsky, author, The Adolescent (1875) I may be undoing … More

building blocks and sweat deals

As a younger man, I used to enjoy browsing flea markets and yard sales on the weekend. Now, I am … More

One of my dearest friends and mentors is not himself these days. I mean to say, that the keen mind … More

“Vegetables are a must on a diet. I suggest carrot cake, zucchini bread, and pumpkin pie.” Jim Davis, author We … More

Sunday mornings are typical of the days we do not bustle out the door for work at first light. On … More

All people have certain aspirations, ambitions or hopes that guide their steps. Before I entered the Navy in my late … More

A surprise going-away party is an odd time to meet people for the first time in-person. But the potluck tonight … More

As a dog-man for most of my years, I do not recall ever being intimidated by dogs as a child … More

“Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee. The hands can’t hit what the eyes can’t see.” Muhammed Ali, via … More