The Magic Shopping Machine
With my daughter living at home again, we have re-connected on one of our favorite activities: shopping. I have to admit that during her college years, I didn’t go to the mall nearly as much […]
Should I Star in a Workout Video?
I work out a great deal. I go to the gym four to five times a week. I used to swim all the time, but I felt as if I needed to change up my […]
The Missing Neighbor
I have a neighbor. She is inconsiderate and downright hostile not only to me but to everyone in the neighborhood. No one has done anything to her. We just think she is one of those […]
“Don’t Bogart that joint ya’ crazy wing-nut”
A picture can often convey meanings that were never intended. But it’s a lot of fun to pretend. What if a bunch of Republican governors sneaked off during during their annual conference to smoke pot […]
Helpful Tips for Grandparents Raising Grandchildren
You are almost 60-years old. The nest has been empty for quite a while. You’ve worked all of your life and were looking forward to those quiet husband and wife moments of travel, volunteer and […]
The Speeding Ticket Gender Gap
A study by the auto insurance industry reveals that women stand a better chance of getting out of a traffic ticket than men. Gee, what a surprise. I don’t mean to be facetious, but the […]
The Source of Good
Have you ever heard something like this? “How do we define ‘good’ if we don’t believe in God? God in his word, the Bible, tells us what’s good and bad and right and wrong. If […]
Purpose of Church
What is the purpose of Church anyway? Does going to church create any positive impact upon the world? To show God that you have at least one set of nice clothes? Couldn’t God just take […]
Scene of the Crime
I went to Catholic Mass recently for the first time in forever for the sake of family harmony (or was it to get new material?) I have to admit that after having some distance from […]
Learning to Read my Pets’ Minds
On a daily basis, my email box is filled with offers from schools that want to help me change my life. I can go back to school and earn all kinds of credentials. I can […]