Like a lot of people, I played Wordle a lot this past year (see below). It’s ingenious, both simple and … More
Author: Kevin Donahue
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 … More
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 … More
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 … More
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 … More
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 … More
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 … More
Why Cats?
I get why dogs are man’s best friend. Back 30,000 years ago, when we were a shaggy but sharp biped … More
Some Oscar Predictions
I’ve seen most of the Best Picture nominees this year (no Nightmare Alley, Drive My Car or West Side Story) … More
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 … More
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 … More
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 … More