A Saturday morning cartoon made all the difference
Back in 1987, I began working at the McDonald's in Milford, Massachusetts. I was 16 years-old and thrilled to be working at my first real job. Not everyone was equally…
No coffee
I don’t drink coffee. I've never even tasted it. I took a stand against coffee at an early age. Watching my bleary-eyed parents grumble about needing their first cup of…
Charlie hit a goose
On the seventh hole at Buena Vista golf course, Charlie teed off. His drive flew high and far. Farther than he or I ever expected. So high and so far…
Best text message ever
My kids started school on Monday. Hybrid model. They attend school two days a week and learn virtually during the other three. The world is a complicated place right now.…
Resolution update: August 2020
At the end of each month, I report on the progress of my New Year's resolutions (or lack thereof). Here are the result through the end of August. PERSONAL FITNESS…
John Oliver is going to be so happy to hear this.
Two weeks ago, John Oliver launched into an expletive-filled rant about the city of Danbury on his HBO show "Last Week Tonight." It was part of a piece in which…
You what?
Charlie asks, "Do you like my hair?" Elysha and I look. Slicked back. Parted on the side. "Yes," we say in unison. "Me, too," Charlie says. "I stuck my hand…
Bikers, ice cream, and COVID-19
Coronavirus cases linked to the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally have been confirmed in South Dakota and at least seven other states. Cases have been confirmed in Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, Washington, Wisconsin, Wyoming…
Clara read one of my books! Her reaction was unexpected.
Clara read "Memoirs of an Imaginary Friend." The first of my books that she's ever read. She read the novel in one sitting. Less than three hours in total. Honestly,…
Like father, like son. Unfortunately.
I see the man as soon as I enter the 7-11. He and his son are turning the corner, heading for the Slurpee machine. Neither is wearing a mask. Signage…
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