Cousin William and King Henry VIII
In the annals of English history, no other man had as colorful a life as my distant ancestor William “Bill” Tryer, who was the Royal Food Taster to King Henry VIII. The job of Royal […]
Well, you’re a real Einstein, aren’t you.
I wonder how long we will use “Einstein” as a way to denote someone who’s genius-level smart, or who thinks he is? “Well, you’re a real Einstein, aren’t you.” It’s mostly used sarcastically, or sardonically, or […]
Bacon Wrapped Shrimp and Sir Francis Bacon
American Appetizer BACON WRAPPED SHRIMP INGREDIENTS 24 jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined 12 slices bacon ¼ cup brown sugar 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce no-stick spray SPECIAL UTENSILS 24 toothpicks baking rack cookie sheet. Serves 6. […]
Scooter & Skipper Hear an Alger Horatio Story
It’s finally summer in New England, which means that–much like the rest of the world–the days are longer. We accordingly let the kids s-t-r-e-t-c-h out their bedtimes a bit, knowing they don’t have to get […]
Good Deeds Rarely Go Unpunished
I have absolutely no idea what possessed me to volunteer calling Bingo again at a senior retirement community. I had been volunteering here every two weeks for most of the summer. Yet, there I was […]
I Beat a Gypsy Curse, and So Can You
If my conduct in the case in question exceeded the normal bounds of professionalism, the circumstances provided an excuse. A client of mine had lent a significant–to him–sum of money to a little Greek woman, working […]
Jambalaya And Kick-Boxing Shrimp
Cajun Entree CHICKEN SHRIMP JAMBALAYA INGREDIENTS1½ pounds chicken breasts or thighs ½ pound andouille sausage or Polish sausage 1 bell pepper 2 celery stalks* 4 green onions 3 tomatoes 1 large yellow onion 3 garlic […]
Running; something we all do
As part of my marketing plan for the year, I’m always attending a number of local and regional networking events. Inevitably, when I meet someone for the first time, I’ll ask them not only what […]
The Founding Fathers and Fashion
Men wore clothes that were as colorful as the ladies’ garb. One male fashion plate in New York ordered a suit of “superfine scarlet plush and a vest of light blue splash.” What Life Was […]
