Beers at the Nifty

Ten years ago I began hiking the Appalachian Trail. Three days later, I stopped. Another three days later – and

My Captor and I watched the Olympic Opening Ceremonies, and they were very cool – and a bit creepy. Which

Old age stinks. My mother-in-law’s classic line, larded with truth. Reminding our days are numbered – but fortunately, we’re bad

Kept flipping on the TV, expecting to see Howdy Doody or Ike. Or maybe FDR. We recently spent a few

Town is jampacked right now. Of course, it’s summer, July 4th week – so to be expected. But the beach

The following was originally my 2014 Christmas post. Didn’t make any sense then, either.  You can’t tell me what to

Just because it’s happening inside your head doesn’t mean it’s not real. Dumbledore to Harry Potter, before ‘sending’ him back

“Father of the Bride” Of all the things I’ve been called, one of my favorites – two of the greatest

I took my Dad for granted. Which likely happens to every Dad. But as I look back on our relationship,

Today’s post: Celebration advice from John B., on the occasion of his 4th birthday, excerpted from the upcoming “Win Your