Fifteen years ago, I would open the front door to my house after a long day of work and Nittany, our Lhasa Apsa - Bichon Frise puppy, would greet me. Her tail would wag a mile a minute and she would race around my feet. Her eyes would be bright with joy and excitement. Within... Continue Reading →

Photo by Pexels. Little kid voices carried up the stairs. I thought for a second that my wife had turned on the television, but I knew better. One kid wanted to know how long they were going to be out from school. Another was trying to catch the attention of one of his friends. When... Continue Reading →

(A version of this story ran in December 2021.) If you’re one of the lucky ones, you woke up today wondering what day it is. Yes, you’re completely oblivious to the day. I’m not talking about waking up in a drunken stupor. No, no, no one likes an alcohol-induced hangover. Instead, I’m talking about the... Continue Reading →

A few words of thanks on this Thanksgiving Day: —Thank you to loving family, close friends, and good health. —Thank you to the three deer who come into our yard every so often. They don't come often enough for us to count on them. However, they come often enough to always be a pleasant surprise... Continue Reading →

I lay on the ground and waited for the end to come. The monsters were going to get me. They had me now, but nothing happened. I waited a few minutes more. Still nothing. Finally I got up off the ground, pulled my pajamas up so I wouldn't trip a second time and got into... Continue Reading →

A deep panic, mixed with anger at myself, set in my gut. Several years ago we were together with friends at the beach for one last fling before fall came and went we were overwhelmed with to dos and busy demands. We make the trip every year and it's always a great time. A couple... Continue Reading →