Labor Day, 1990. It was turning into a gorgeous morning for the first week of September as I was completing the packing of our 1984...

While traversing this thing we call life, we often find ourselves torn between competing priorities. When I’m not writing, I serve as a...

The arrival of a new year is often accompanied by a sense of renewal and reflection, a phenomenon many individuals experience every time...

The Christmas holidays are often called “The Most Wonderful Time of the Year,”  suggesting images of twinkling lights, festive...

The chances of finding a four-leaf clover on your first try are about 1 in 10,000. Scientific American estimates there are roughly 200...

As a proud Baby Boomer, I must confess: I am a packrat. My garage is filled with items I have kept or collected through the years, all of...

It wasn't fancy and certainly not valuable, but the old wooden box my father used for his shoeshine kit holds a unique place in my heart...

Today marks a day in my life that has come and gone for over sixty years. Each year, on May 29th, I can't help but think about the sister...

The Sun rises over the horizon on yet another Monday in South Florida. The sand beneath my feet is cool as the overnight temperatures in...

Each May, we are called to celebrate Military Appreciation Month as we honor all members of the armed forces who chose to serve our great...

In 1962, this day was proclaimed by President John F. Kennedy as Peace Officers Memorial Day and the week in which it falls, Police Week....

Reflecting on the mother who brought me into this world, I am overwhelmed with a mix of nostalgia and admiration. She passed away in 2017...

Life is often described as a long road trip complete with fast interstates, twisting back roads, unexpected detours, and occasional...

Have you ever had one of those days? I mean, really, one of those days where from the moment you open your eyes to the world, you just...

This beautiful existence, in so many ways, is like an aromatic and decorative potpourri. Just as potpourri is a mixture of dried petals,...

In the complex world in which we exist, the concept of "normal" is as vague as it is widespread. It is a benchmark against which we...

One of the most important functions we carry out each day is communication with others. Whether spoken or written, our words can have...

Life is boring. Mundane. Days and days of schedules, routines, and in many cases, wasted time. This is a rather pessimistic way of...

It has been a while since I’ve posted a blog. There are several reasons (excuses) I could give, but the truth is, I had no words after...

It was Spring, 1973 on an all-dirt ballfield at Cromwell Field in Ferndale, Maryland. I was playing for Coach Rich Steelman on the Bronco...