It’s Christmas time, and that means reflecting on family, friends, and the true reason for Christmas. In my mind, and without any intent to be blasphemous, I must go back to my Catholic upbringing and make a confession: “It has been more than one month since my last blog post …” Often as we approach [...]
Moving from “Surf City” Sand to “Children of the Corn” Rows
November 21, 2012 by 68 Comments
Moving Our feet firmly anchored in beach sand, grains drain through the thin middle and pile effortlessly onto the base of the hour glass. Drifting snow and swirling winds replace high and low tides. New adventure looms. *** Yes, the time has come to spill the beans, let the cat out of the bag, break [...]
Shoes, and Internet Problems – Not-So-Effortlessly Combined
September 26, 2012 by 43 Comments
What DO shoes and the internet have in common? Let me try to explain. Stay with me as I venture down the “bunny trail” that may – or may not – make sense to you. First, let me say with sincerest apology that I was only able to read a few of my favorite blogs [...]
Plaid Hater Tries to Run Down Man. Don’t Get Mad at Plaid!
August 28, 2012 by 73 Comments
PLAID! If this were the 80′s I’d say, “Plaid is Rad!” I’ve been a card-carrying member of Plaid Wearers United (PWU), Chapter #1, for more years than I care to mention. Maybe I’ve been channeling my inner lumberjack, or it could be that my Irish heritage is so closely linked to the Scot’ish (said with [...]
Enjoying an Oh-Moment, or is it Moment-Oh!
March 23, 2012 by 42 Comments
I sat on a park bench in the middle of the afternoon. One of those precious-few moments in life where everything comes together, out of random chaos. It was 72 degrees Faranheit, sunny, and with a cool breeze. All around, there was the din of voices. People shuffled past me. Parents were pushing strollers with [...]
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