As a follow up to my rant entitled “Thankfulness,” in which I say goodbye to 2020 with a kick in its ass and no remorse, I thought I would take a somewhat more introspective look at the impact 2020 had on me. As you may or may not know, I am an inveterate and voracious … Continue reading Take Me Away From Here

The following letter is going in the mail tomorrow to Senator Rob Portman (R-OH). The letter has already been emailed to his office. December 1, 2020 Senator Rob Portman448 Russell Senate Office BuildingWashington, DC  20510 Dear Senator Portman: I am writing you (again), but this time I am writing because I believe you have the … Continue reading Dear Senator Portman

Fifty years ago, on this day, my big sister Sue Ann boarded Lansa flight 502 from Cuzco, Peru to Lima, along with 48 other American International Fellowship high school exchange students, on their return from visiting Macchu Picchu.  Shortly after takeoff, the plane’s #3 engine failed and caught on fire. According to the official incident … Continue reading August 9, 1970

My father passed away three years ago - February 14, 2017 at age 87. I miss him as much today as I did on February 15, 2017.  The following is the eulogy I gave at his memorial service. I am going to miss this man. I am going to miss my Dad.  I am going … Continue reading Eulogy for Dad