Like a lot of people, I played Wordle a lot this past year (see below). It’s ingenious, both simple and…
57 … It’s Not About Me
I turned 57 yesterday. It was fun. Virginia made a big deal of it. So did Facebook, longtime friends and…
A Message … in the Walls
Our family recently had a great surprise. My mom was having a bathroom in her home refurbished. The workman pulled…
On our way to 100 miles …
This week, I’ve started in earnest on getting in shape for the Seagull Century bike ride in October. My brother-in-law…
Oh happy (wedding) day!
We’re coming up on a week since my son Pete and Marissa got married and, I have to say, it…
Angels and Saints … and Gresh Hall
Attended Rev. Ken Beldon’s final message as a minister for WellSprings Congregation, and walked out with all the emotions. Ken …
In Praise of Graceful Exits
This is a crazy week end, with two of my favorite UU ministers delivering their final messages to their congregations…
Why Cats?
I get why dogs are man’s best friend. Back 30,000 years ago, when we were a shaggy but sharp biped…
Some Oscar Predictions
I’ve seen most of the Best Picture nominees this year (no Nightmare Alley, Drive My Car or West Side Story)…
The Most Amazing Person I’ve Ever Known Has Died
My family moved one town over, from Hazlet to Matawan, in 1973, when I was in first grade. It was…
Where Are We in the Pandemic?
With omicron burning through Americans, vaccinated and unvaccinated (though, sadly, with very different outcomes), it feels like a total vertigo…
6 Thoughts on Jerry Maguire, 26 Years Later
Virginia and I continued on a torrid pace of movie-watching, this time watching Jerry Maguire with friends on New Year’s…