Reflections from Machu Picchu

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

On My Dad

A couple of months ago Jeff Benedict wrote a nice piece about my Dad on his blog at JeffBenedict.com. Obviously, … More

I wipe the sweat from my brow, take a drink of water, and silently express gratitude…

We had a surprise snowstorm yesterday. While I’m ready for spring (and summer), it isn’t too late to look back … More

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“Please, please, just kill me now. If you have any love for me or if you have any mercy at … More

Skol Vikings, let’s win this game, Skol Vikings, honor your name, Go get that first down, Then get a touchdown. … More

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