Winged Flight

Winged Flight

Winged Flight “An only child is never spoiled; they just enjoy the undivided attention.” Anonymous When our first child, John, came along, we began to look at our TV as something of a Pandora’s Box. Lots of shows seemed too scary or inappropriate for...
Fifteen Seconds

Fifteen Seconds

Fifteen Seconds “In the future, everyone will be famous for fifteen minutes.” Andy Warhol Growing up in Los Angeles in the 60s and 70s, you got used to seeing movie stars in daily life, at the grocery store, the doctor’s office, or as neighbors....
The Twofer

The Twofer

The Twofer “When I was born, I was so surprised I didn’t talk for a year and a half.” Gracie Allen My aunt and uncle and two cousins lived across the street from us until I was seven, and my maternal grandparents and my dad’s mom lived just a mile...
The 1988 World Series

The 1988 World Series

The 1988 World Series “You know, we just don’t recognize the most significant moments of our lives while they’re happening.” Dr. Archibald “Moonlight” Graham, Field of Dreams Thirty-six years ago this month, I took my dad to a...
Lost in Yosemite

Lost in Yosemite

Lost in Yosemite “In every walk with nature one receives far more than he seeks.” John Muir Many years ago, I ran into an old friend, Kevin, at our ten-year high school reunion. We had been good pals and renewed our friendship. The following October, Kevin...