The Number 23
My old college buddy Steve called to congratulate me on having my first book published, Burning Through the West Coast. During our conversation, he asked if I had an updated
Category: Personal
The Loss of a Friend, But Not Friendship
I lost a good friend this week. I’ve known him and his sisters for more than 40 years. We’ve spent countless hours together since we first met in 1978 on
45-Years of Wearing Eyeglasses
I was a senior in high school when I realized I needed glasses.I thought I could see clearly, even passing the DMV eye test without having to check the dreaded
The Miracle of Baby Violet
It was the middle of December in 2019 when I got a call from my brother. There was a problem. My niece, who was pregnant with the family’s first great-grandchild,
There is Crying in Baseball
Tom Seaver passed away. He was more than just a baseball player to a generation of Mets fans. He was the best baseball player and he was ours. He was
The Results Are In …
Recently, I visited my doctor’s office for a checkup and renewal of my medications. I was surprised to see a sign outside the office: “You cannot enter the office unless