I've been thinking about this for awhile. What were some of the key events or decisions in my life that got me to where I am at today, that made me the person I am? It's a bit different than thinking about, and thanking, all of the people who have helped me along the way, … Continue reading Turning Points…
What Am I Missing?
I'll admit it, I don't get most works of art. Part of the reason goes way back to grade school and my dislike for when it was time for art. I was a numbers guy and viewed art class as just taking time away from doing something more important, and more enjoyable, like long division. … Continue reading What Am I Missing?
Driving, B.G.
A few years ago, while we were getting ready to drive to New York City for the day, one of my sons asked me how we used to know how to get places before Google Maps. The question caught me by surprise, since I had never really given it much thought, and so I really … Continue reading Driving, B.G.
Books vs. Banks
One of  our family's go-to places when we're looking for something to do is to head out to the local Barnes & Noble. We are fortunate to have three B&Ns within 15 minutes of us, and are frequent visitors to each one. In fact, that is where my wife and son are right now, leaving … Continue reading Books vs. Banks
Why I Didn’t Upgrade to the iPhone 6
I love everything about Apple. I'm sitting here writing this blog on my iMac that I bought in 2007, and it still looks and acts like a state-of-the-art desktop. My family loves Apple. Right now my wife is checking email on her Macbook Air. Our three sons all have Apple laptops, and all five of us … Continue reading Why I Didn’t Upgrade to the iPhone 6
My Blogging Queue
Once again, I owe a debt of gratitude to a fellow #writeandrun31 member, this time, EJ Runyon. In a brief exchange of comments with EJ, I noted how impressed I was with her ability to write 50,000 words in one month. And not just once, but many times. I told her that I struggle to … Continue reading My Blogging Queue
I Wonder What It Would Be Like to Be…
Once again, I need to give credit to one of Christine Frazier's prompts - this time her suggestion of writing about a recurring daydream you may have, for the idea behind this post. While I don't really have any recurring daydreams, I do often wonder what it would be like to be someone else, what … Continue reading I Wonder What It Would Be Like to Be…
Great Customer Service vs. Personal Responsibility
This post is based on one of Christine Frazier's writing prompts, in which she suggests writing about the most common question you get in some aspect of your life. As a college teacher, one of the most common questions I get occurs when a student misses a class and he or she will send me an … Continue reading Great Customer Service vs. Personal Responsibility
X plus 7
Don't panic, this is not a post about algebra! Instead, what it represents is the formula I use for determining my driving speed. In the formula, X represents the posted speed limit. So if I am on a highway where the posted speed limit is 55 mph, then the maximum speed I will go, and … Continue reading X plus 7
I’m in Tears, Again
I just watched a beautiful tribute to Stuart Scott, a longtime ESPN anchor who died this morning from cancer at the age of 49. The video makes it clear that Stuart was a remarkable man. Not only for the impact that he had at ESPN for his trademark style, but also for the diversity that … Continue reading I’m in Tears, Again
Borden's Blather 