Reflections from Machu Picchu

The “poetry” of family vacations is irreplaceable and my favorite thing.

My Report Card for 2017

The picture above shows my daughter happily playing on her grandfather’s Christmas present. It also shows her brother keeping watch … More

“An idle life in my present circumstances would be but a lingering death” – Benedict Arnold I don’t normally quote … More

“There’s a peace only to be found on the other side of war.” – Sean Connery as King Arthur in … More

Despite some tears (ok, I was sobbing), our oldest is away at college. Our three other kids start school tomorrow. … More

A couple months ago I announced to my 10 year old that I had a “new” phone for her. She … More

One of my personal ambitions is to be the last person in the country that is NOT on Facebook. I … More