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...
A Tale of Two Customers

A Tale of Two Customers

A Tale of Two Customers “The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.” Lao Tzu When in college, the idea occurred to me that, just for fun, I would like to make stained glass windows. Ok, the truth is there was a girl I was interested in who...
The Limo

The Limo

The Limo “A quick temper will make a fool of you soon enough.” Bruce Lee Way before Uber, the quickest way to the airport before sunrise was a limo. Of course, Super Shuttle was cheaper, but perhaps less reliable at 5:30 in the morning, when they might...
Teaching Old Dogs

Teaching Old Dogs

Teaching Old Dogs “You can observe a lot just by watching.” Yogi Berra Maybe you have had this experience. As a matter of fact, if you know anyone under thirty, you are certain to have had this experience. Let me set the stage a bit. My daughter and I were...