Tommy
My Ever-Evolving Bucket List
For much of my journey on this spinning blue marble, the idea of keeping a...
Ten-Year Plan
In the spring of 1980, confidence ran through my veins as I sat across from...
Absent Dad
Writing about my father is no simple task, mostly because he didn’t fit the mold...
Joy, Pleasure, & Happiness
So many things in life spark joy for me. My day always begins with that...
Sally
As most of you know, we own an electric car that we call "Sally," after...
Doggone It!
Many of us grew up with a pet, whether it was a dog, cat, hamster,...
The Solitude of Starting Over
At eighteen, I was fresh out of high school, newly enlisted in the US Air...
A Trip of Wonder
In June of 2023, my wife and I set off for Niagara Falls, Canada, joining...
Cognitive Shuffling: The Great Dream Escape
I recently stumbled upon an article about cognitive shuffling, a mental trick developed by Luc...
The Sweetness of Doing Nothing: A Pensive Reflection
A familiar pattern emerges in the quiet moments before dawn as consciousness slowly seeps into...