Remembering Mike He was short, that’s for sure. I’m not a tall man, but I was a head taller than Mike. That’s all I knew about him. He was not very tall. He was a rather small man. For the longest time, Mike and I would pass each other on our daily walks. We’d say “hi” as… Read More »
Help Me Wish Darcy a Very Happy Birthday! Some of you know her as EB, some of you know her as Darcy, and most of you know she’s a special lady. She is the one who makes sure that everyone who writes gets an answer, every order gets filled, and everyone with a computer problem who has… Read More »
Father Andrew It doesn’t seem that long ago since I last passed Andrew on the hiking path. But it’s been years since we met and years since I last saw him. And I am not sure, exactly, why I’m thinking about him today. Well, I guess I do. Today would have been his 85th birthday. It still… Read More »
When I Was a Kid Back in the 50s and 60s, when I was a kid, a bike was just two wheels and a promise of adventure—no helmets, just a bell on the handlebars and painted fenders. We’d ride until the sun went down, then hurry home before the street lights came on. If the chain popped… Read More »
I’m Not Afraid of Bonnie Anymore! Getting old isn’t much fun, no matter what you hear from those who claim they’re happier being old than they were when they were young. That’s just pure nonsense – or they had a very awful childhood. But anyway, growing old has this way of creeping up on you so that sometimes… Read More »
Friends, Once At first, I lied to myself. I tried to believe it didn’t matter that our friendship was over. Sometimes, I make things more complicated than they need to be. We were good friends, and then we weren’t. It’s really that simple. It’s a bit like getting a terminal diagnosis. First, you deny it. Then, you… Read More »