tenderfoot

At some point in life, we all develop aches and pains even if we exercise all the time. It is … More

landscaping for dog-people who “can’t have nice things”

“She used to get mad over absolutely everything. I remember the time I knocked a Flintstones glass off the table … More

peccadillos in concrete

In a sermon today, we heard the parable of the rich guy whose objective was to build bigger barns to … More

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

old dogs and elder gentlemen

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

when life hands you zucchini

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

annoying habits of the erstwhile well-behaved

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

baker’s muse

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