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The halls are hushed as the day begins. Classes have started, and the only sounds you hear are the chatter of students behind closed doors. Some doors are decorated
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In this age of gender equality, this is a sticky subject that could get me in trouble with a trio of educated and independent nieces, but they would stop short
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As we start a New Year I wanted to share a great story that I read this past week . . . 3,900 Saturdays A Story by Jeff Davis The
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If you know anything about children and cats, you know they are one thing: fastidious. When you put a child in the ball pit at the local fast-food restaurant, you
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Through the years I have occasionally used quotes from Maxine in my writings and I say occasionally because much of her “stuff” is not fit to print in a family
Read moreChristmastime for an old guy like me is a time to remember. Like Scrooge, old guys like me seem to dwell on “Christmas Past.” But why not? The memories of
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THE FESTIVAL OF FORTY YEARS AGO AND THAT OF TODAY: A BACHELOR BROUGHT UP IN BROOKLYN CRACKS THE GOOD OLD TIMES CHESTNUT AND RAILS AGAINST THE MODERN MERCHANT—BOTH SIDES OF
Read moreI’m right on track for Christmas. Sunday a week ago I made it to “Hanging of the Green” at First Baptist in Allen. A great and Christmassy program with lots
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