For me writing is a creative outlet that I enjoy and that I can do at my own pace. I’ve written a few articles for friends’ blogs, ghost...

We humans are creatures of habit and some of us can be over-the-top protecting “our space”. When we are defending what is actually ours...

A couple of times since we got married I have surprised my wife by asking her to dance when our wedding song (Taking You Home) came on...

When I used to travel for business I took every opportunity to get out on my own to explore wherever the particular trip took me. Seeing...

Sorry to anyone thinking this post would be about food. The focus is on letting people know when they have done a good job: chefs,...

This post was inspired by the near-empty local Irish pub on St. Patrick’s Day and finally getting to see a good friend I had not seen in...

This is a topic I have debated about covering for a long time but avoided due to the sensitivity of the subject. However, after having...

While working, retirement may seem like the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow, but beware, there is a leprechaun guarding that pot of...

This is a follow-up to one of my early posts “Almost Cut My Hair”. Many Native American tribes believe that a person’s long hair...

After moving at my own pace in the warmth and sun of the FL. Keys for 10 days I’m back in NJ - but still moving at my own pace. A big...

Happy Valentine’s Day to all of you reading this on posting day! This post was inspired by a friend in conversations for a project we are...

The most recent snow storm reminded me of my changing limitations as I get older. This is not a post about giving up on yourself or the...

I’ve written a lot about the importance of staying active, both physically and mentally, and figured it’s time to cover another aspect –...

This post was inspired by advice we received while in south Jersey for my wife’s birthday when we asked our bartender where she goes to...

I’ve written before about the importance of staying active – both physically and mentally – and about having purpose, and I figured the...

Let me start by saying I hope everyone was able to be with friends and family to celebrate the holidays and the arrival of the new year,...

It’s time again to reflect on another year – and another year that was…. Just like last year, I’ll let you finish that sentence. 2021...

I had been playing ice hockey for over 30 years but thanks to Covid and scheduling conflicts I sat out last season and am sitting out...

This post was inspired by an incident the occurred on a recent bike ride. While cruising by the pond in town on my way home, I spotted a...

As Thanksgiving approaches it’s time to take a few minutes to think about all we have to be thankful for. Sure the last few years have...