‘Tis the Season (Again.) Resurrected Post.

December 9, 2018 ‘Tis the Season (Again.) December again. How did that happen? If seems like I’ve only just finished washing up the Thanksgiving dishes. And now I’m neck-deep in stringing lights along the rain-gutters, hanging ornaments on a tree, and vacuuming up glittering refuse from homemade Christmas card creation.   Thanksgiving is — as… Continue reading ‘Tis the Season (Again.) Resurrected Post.

Long Expected Parties. Resurrected Post.

November 18, 2018 Long Expected Parties I am celebrating the HA’s fifth birthday today. It isn’t her birthday yet; that will occur later this week. But the important point of a child’s birthday party is the party. Sunday works better for a gathering of her little friends than does the day after Thanksgiving.   Shortly… Continue reading Long Expected Parties. Resurrected Post.

Not Entering an Ass-Kicking Contest Any Time Soon. Resurrected Post.

September 23, 2018 Not Entering an Ass-Kicking Contest Any Time Soon I’m staring down fifty. As of this writing that day remains about six months away, slouching inexorably closer. I fight the inevitable as best I may, hitting the gym five days a week, maintaining a generally healthy diet. So I think it was more… Continue reading Not Entering an Ass-Kicking Contest Any Time Soon. Resurrected Post.

Investment. Resurrected Post.

September 2, 2018 Investment The days grow shorter, the mornings hold a touch of chill. But the summer retains a pleasant warmth, without the oppressive heat of July. And that means college football.   The time has arrived for me to allow the actions of complete strangers to influence my happiness: for people I’ve never… Continue reading Investment. Resurrected Post.