I had witnessed this scenario before. My wife, Lori, and her younger sister, Lisa, crying together. They aren’t crybabies. Just owners of...

Sometime in late March, my wife, Lori, asked me what I wanted for my 60th birthday, which was coming in early May. I told her my 61st...

I often see proud parents and grandparents letting the social media world know about the accomplishments of their children and...

It was early in the morning when a co-worker slowly came into my office. Bernie doesn’t stop by often, so it was clear she had something...

The holiday season is upon us. Isn’t it? I remember spending this time of the year with family and friends. Big gatherings at homes,...

I have found that certain words or phrases can trigger memories and spark discussion. Some pleasant, some not. Some can take a...

The Oreo. The Chip Ahoy. The Toll House. The Nutter Butter. The Macaroon. Everyone knows what they are. Walk down the aisle in any...

I recently saw a great illustration. It was former Chicago Bear running backs Brian Piccolo and Gale Sayers, who died on September 23....

The recent stages of Coronavirus quarantines have given opportunity to reach out to others. Life has a way of pulling family and friends...

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“Every time that I look in the mirror, all these lines on my face getting clearer.” Steven Tyler – Aerosmith This is a lyric from one of...

Change. It’s a simple concept that often becomes confusing. Unlike tomorrow, it is always coming AND always arrives. Change hit me when...

It’s a curious little room. Lots of things. Lots of variety. Lots of mess, sometimes. Everyone has one, or something like it. One never...