We shared countless sunrises and spectacular sunsets. We worked hard and played harder. We sliced Titleists together, and dropped tap-ins. We carved up curves in convertibles and avoided a wide array of shitty drivers while we motorcycled. Don’t misunderstand, it wasn’t only good times. We also cut grass, weed-wacked, painted Read more…
For some reason I never turn on the bathroom lights in the dead of the night. I must fear the bright watts will wake me more from my sleep than the reason I’m half awake. At home, where I’m aware of the terrain, we have a couple little night lights Read more…
I’m as certain I won’t do another one of these obstacle-mud runs again as I was positive the last time I regretted signing on to crawl through barbed wire, run up slick walls, climb cargo nets, and swim through mud. Yesterday was exhilarating, and it had the positive impact of Read more…
The story you are about to read is true, and no names have been changed to protect the author’s pride. Sunday morning I’m lounging in my boxer shorts in the recliner when I catch a glimpse of something from the corner of my eye. Focusing in, I notice a horribly Read more…
I dismantled the garden fence without notable incident but was left with a large pile of heavy scrap wood. After considering a number of disposal options, I decide upon loading up my utility trailer and hauling it to the dump. A man’s trip to the dump cannot be a solitary Read more…
I’m widely regarded as one of the top stove-top popcorn makers in Geauga county. Using specially designed cookware paired with one specific burner on my gas stove, about a quart of coconut oil and then snap, pop, damn it’s good. Rarely am I disappointed by having more than 7 un-popped Read more…
It’s tough to admit, but I’ll own it. I’ve become a bit of a shoe whore. I acquired this condition in my late forties after spending decades blissfully unaware, rocking pair after pair of white Nike cross trainers. I now wince when I see them. I also wore one single Read more…
Rest in pieces favorite coffee cup. You got me through some hazy dimly lit mornings I’ll never remember. Thicker & heavier than most, I was drawn to you right from the start, stealing you from another never seemed wrong. I’ll always smile recalling your warmth. But alas, as usual, you Read more…