Category Archives: Holidays

It seems like I am always searching for the right words to convey a thought.  Sometimes I succeed.  Other times, not so much.  This Memorial Day, my hat is off to: …Ambulance Driver, a trauma-fighting superhero who prowls the dark … Continue reading →

Time for spending time with the family, and catching up on some chores.  With that in mind  I will leave you with one of my favorite poems of the season. Merry Christmas, My Friend By James M. Schmidt, a Marine … Continue reading →

Hey, it’s Flag Day.  Go out and fly Old Glory today.

Worth more than 1000 words?                                            

These are the two pieces of music that I no longer like to hear.  Today of all days though, it is important to hear them, and remember.  

It is Christmas day.  I am spending the time doing Christmas-y things with my family.  You should go do the same.  Turn off the computer, and spend some time with those you love.

As you turn in for the evening, on this cold winter’s night… The Sentry The embers glowed softly, and in their dim light, I gazed round the room and I cherished the sight. My wife was asleep, her head on … Continue reading →

Well it’s that time of year again, and life has managed to intrude into the normal flow of the holidays.  Christmas cards were definitely back burner-ed this year.  We will try to catch up to some degree but, probably very … Continue reading →