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(The names of the participants in this story have been changed to protect the innocent). My wife and I had the pleasure of moving my son into an off-campus house for the start of his sophomore year in college. He…
We can live beside the ocean, leave the fire behind. Swim out past the breakers, watch the world die. –Everclear Many years ago, my wife and I lived on the beach in Santa Monica, a stone’s throw from Big Dean’s…
It’s possible to take something seriously and still have fun at it. –Eddie “The Eagle” Edwards What a glorious adventure at Funland! For those who are not familiar, Funland is an old-school amusement park coupled with carnival games located on…
Do you cherish the ones you save or stress about the ones that get away? Ever since my children were little, I have wanted to install a sport court in our backyard. And for a confluence of reasons over the…
Ah, summer jobs. Carefree days of mindless tasks, hard work, humble lessons, and some of the most colorful characters in history. Who doesn’t cherish those memories? And now it has come full circle. In this coronavirus environment, my son was…
The Third Street Promenade in Santa Monica, CA is a gorgeous stretch of outdoor restaurants, bars, and shops. On beautiful days (which are most every day), the outside seating at the restaurants, flanked by the idyllic fountains, proves a tranquil…
Most people work harder and harder at climbing the ladder of success only to discover it’s leaning against the wrong wall. —Stephen Covey My short-lived “career” in Hollywood was punctuated by far more lowlights than highlights. But I did have…
If you spend enough time on social media, it is impossible to escape unscathed. Sooner or later (usually sooner!), someone will attack you for your opinion, beliefs, or expressions. It’s just part of the dance. And it is always intriguing…
Pigs are flying. Hell is freezing over. And the personnel at airports these days are incredibly friendly and helpful. The world really is upside down. As mentioned in last week’s blog (“23 Hours of Rain”), I flew down to Florida…
I made a stealth trip down to Florida this week to pack up my parent’s stuff and deliver them safely back home to New Hampshire. No Mickey Mouse ears or Hawaiian shirts in the age of the pandemic. This was…