You see their faces splashed on television: the victims of that horrible crime, the murders in Tucson. For just a moment we had been enjoying the cheerful news of good fortune in the life of Ted Williams—the once homeless man whose golden voice captured the internet and who now is inundated with golden offers, including …
I resolve to stage a revolt against making New Year’s resolutions. I’ve had it with them; they don’t work for me. The New Year is still in infancy, and I’ve already broken 75% of my resolutions. It’s not that I didn’t try; I just forgot: the pressure of the moment distracted my attention from keeping …
Now that Christmas has come and gone, what’s left but to take down all those decorations? It’s a task most of us dread. I suppose that’s why some people leave them up until spring. And a few never take them down. In my family, we (“we” being my dad, myself and brothers) would have them …
“We are so happy to be alive. Life means a lot more today than yesterday,” said Panama City, Florida School Board member, Jerry Register, the day after deranged gunman, Clay Duke, opened fire on the School Board and the School Superintendant, William Husfelt. Looking into the barrel of a handgun has an interesting way of …
“Who gave you permission to tell Charlie there was no Santa Claus? I think if we’re going to destroy our son’s delusions, I should be a part of it.” —Scott Calvin, (played by actor Tim Allen in the movie, The Santa Claus, 1994). “Some of the kids at school say Santa’s not real, but I …