728 x 90



Author's Posts

  • The Tax Man Cometh

    The Tax Man Cometh12

    Here I am, an old guy, whose social security check won’t cover the rent of his home—much less living expenses. Because I was self-employed most of my life and unwise in my financial planning, I have no retirement account. Therefore, I keep working, most recently as a freelance writer. Come April, the federal and state

    READ MORE
  • Rediscovering the Heart of Christmas

    Rediscovering the Heart of Christmas3

    The celebration of Christmas has become a mess. For decades, the Grinches among us have launched their attacks on religious holidays. In our schools, for instance, Christmas pageants, singing carols, and any reference to “Christmas break” have long become verboten—we are told, to keep state and religion separate. The bleed over from these policies has

    READ MORE
  • This Christmas Season, I’ve Become a Hallmark Man

    This Christmas Season, I’ve Become a Hallmark Man7

    The following admission should embarrass me. Fortunately, I have reached the age where personal quirks more often bring amusement than shame. Here’s my confession: I’ve begun watching Hallmark movies. Recently, I even spent two evenings with a Candace Cameron Bure film from the Great American Family. Yep, here I am, a guy in his early

    READ MORE
  • For the Love of J.S. Bach and Johnny Cash, Give Us Some Real Music

    For the Love of J.S. Bach and Johnny Cash, Give Us Some Real Music14

    As I type these words, I’m sitting on a bench outside of a Hampton Inn in Jacksonville, Florida. It’s just before 5 a.m., and as I’m an early riser these days, I came to the lobby and breakfast lounge to do some work. There, the clerk informed me that the lobby was closed until 6

    READ MORE

Latest Posts