Suprise Me

 I don’t remember being jealous, but  I went  into  “mooching mode” by  watching other peoples’ televisions. Read More

I wish our country’s leadership and values embodied less of Soupy Sales and more of Fred Rogers these days. Read More

After a couple of incidents this winter, I've concluded that I'd unconsciously adopted the successful survival strategies of the crow. Read More

David was a very shy youngster, so shy that his nursery school teachers wanted him to do a transition year. We thought that was not in the best interests of a child who was already interested in reading and math, so instead, we found a small private school for his kindergarten year. There, his best… Read More

Celebrating Halloween through the years with costumes and candy. Read More

I’m still in touch with my best friend whom I’ve known since 1954. Every time we talk or get together, even if it’s been after many years, the topic of food in our childhood is brought up, once again. We lived in the suburbs of Washington, D.C., outside of Alexandria, VA. There was a small… Read More

Used to be that "hey" was for horses ... No longer true. Read More

Starting in 2020, birthdays have been correlated with horrible incidents for no apparent reason. Read More

How they made their way in this strange place to find my great grandfather, with no money and speaking no English, I have no idea. Read More

Instead of glancing at their cellphones or GameBoys while walking around the streets, everyone would be furtively eyeing the trees, searching for evidence of that crevice or fissure that might hold a secret treasure. Read More