Woke
I’ve been having some hard nights, the kind where even though you don’t lie down until you’re really tired, you can’t sleep, and your mind starts the full life review…
Indulging on Memory Lane
I’ve been taking a trip down Memory Lane this week. I received a package from an old friend, a man who was on the faculty of University of North Texas…
Beyond the Twinkie Defense
Remember the “Twinkie Defense?”* It has become a catch-all phrase for any spurious excuse for doing something awful. Who didn't love them? When I verbally assaulted some tourists on Santa…
I’m Famous! (Not. But making public appearances.)
Hi, friends, I wanted to let you know about two public "appearances" I'll be making, one on the radio and one on a Zoom event, coming up soon: On Sunday,…
Happy Fourth of July!
As a child, the Fourth of July was always a fun holiday: sparklers, hot dogs and hamburgers on the grill, potato salad, ice cream, and fireworks shows on the flight…