December 29, 2014
Bright and Shiny
It was a bit of a burden, carrying a half-wrapped box containing a cast iron…
Results for: Winning/Luck
July 21, 2014
Tuesdays on the Terrace
“Summertime and the living is easy…” That’s how the song goes. That’s what the expectation…
February 4, 2014
A Night Wallowing in the Blues
We stood awkwardly at the hostess’s stand. “Look again,” we urged the slim blond to…
January 14, 2014
Go Soak in the Tub
A few weeks ago, in anticipation of Thanksgiving and birthday celebrations, and the stresses that…
November 4, 2013
The Mystery of the Extra Hour
Fall back. Spring forward. The expression comes to me each October (now November) and each…
October 21, 2013
I Got the Last One
I don’t eat a lot of sweets or junk food. Really. I try to eat…
September 30, 2013
Close Call
I was sitting at a picnic table in Ravenswood Manor Park, writing in my journal….
April 19, 2013
Rich Man, Poor Man…Rich Man
According to the Internal Revenue Service, 20-25% of all Americans wait until the last two…
August 7, 2012
Front Row
I don’t travel for business much these days, and certainly vacation excursions are only booked…