Reflections from Machu Picchu

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

Depression and Guns: One Fathers Perspective

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

I spent most of today at my kids school for father’s visiting day. It was great to see the kids … More

Yesterday I caused my first Twitter furor. Like many, I’m a nobody on Twitter (fewer than 100 followers). I’ve lurked … More

“Do you know what you are Matt? You’re an ungrateful whiner.” – my mom (many years ago)

The old joke is that the two best days in a mans life are the day he buys a boat … More