I have fancied myself as a writer for a long time. My undergraduate degree is in journalism/public relations and advertising. I went to college hoping to […]
HOW I LEARNED ABOUT THE “POWER OF THE PRESS” Read More »
Mother’s Day 2024 was a good day for me. My ex-wife, Eileen, had chosen to take a waitressing shift and let the kids know they could
One of my favorite songs is “TRAILERS FOR SALE OR RENT” Released by Roger Miller in January of 1965. Here are the words to it, I
AN EXAMINATION OF AN OLD SONG Read More »
If you answered yes to that, I have a few ideas as to why that might be true. One reason is that Boomers are the last
ARE BOOMERS MORE PATIENT/TOLERANT THAN THOSE WHO FOLLOWED? Read More »
There is always sibling rivalry. When you happen to be the fourth oldest of 4 boys in a family it can get out of hand. My
IF HE WASN’T FAMILY I WOULD HAVE… Read More »
I was working patrol on the midnight shift. At roll call we were advised that several area departments had been experiencing a rash of burglaries at
THE NIGHT I ALMOST SHOT MICHAEL JORDAN Read More »
So many things come to my mind when umpires across the country call out PLAY BALL for the first time every season. As a child, hoping
OPENING DAY OF MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL! Read More »
Christmas was different when I was a child. Here is a little bit of how I remember Christmas past and why I wish we could return
I MISS THE SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS PAST. Read More »
Some of my favorite childhood memories include: The patriotism that oozed out of everyone on national holidays. All of the fathers on our block had served
I MISS “THE GOOD OLE DAYS” Read More »
I don’t know how many of you had childhoods similar to mine. I imagine, if I write enough of these, you will all remember similar incidents.
GROWING UP AS A BOOMER- A DESTROYED CARPET AND MORE. Read More »
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