I may be an incurable romantic, but I’ve been cured of my affection for Valentine’s Day
All in Stories
Guardians on the Rocky Road
I’m guessing my 1970s rock band was surrounded by angels.
Longing to Meet my Grandson
We don’t yet know how this story ends.
(Almost) All I Really Needed to Know...
What I learned from my first job lasted me a lifetime.
Hold the Phone
Thank heaven YouTube didn’t exist back in the late 70s.
To Dream, Perchance to Sleep
Morning TV news shows are all created by the chronically sleep-deprived.
From Wedding Bell Blues to Bliss
When a virus disrupts the wedding plans, you gotta get creative.
Outside the Espresso Zone
Do you remember the days before there was a Starbucks on every corner?
The News Cycle May Be Short, but the Recovery is Long
It’s easy to forget those affected by storms. But I don’t want to.
How Long Hair Led Me into Journalism
I couldn't bring myself to cut my hair, and that may have charted the course of my life.
What's in a Name? In My Case, Confusion
When you have a gender-neutral name, half the world gets it wrong
How I Time Traveled to Send a Message to My Future Self
My 1979 self wanted my 2018 self to know something important.
Retirement: I Am Not Yet Sure What That Means.
But it doesn’t mean sitting on my tail.
A Christmas Eve Rescue
How my father saved a Christmas long long ago and created a lasting memory.
Songs from a Wise Little Girl
My daughter has often been more mature than her age might tell you.
The College Application Meltdown
Getting into college is stressful for the parents too
What We've Got, Dear, is Failure to Communicate
How how my wife and I struggle to transmit and receive messages to and from one another
It Wasn't a Game Anymore
When you’re a late bloomer, childhood sports can pass you by.
If There Had Been No Beatles, There Would Have Been No Me
Can one music group influence someone that much?
I Think Poor Car Care Might Be Hereditary
My kids have (unfortunately) followed in my footsteps in killing their cars.