Rekindling an old flame, part 2

My dad likes to fish. And by “like,” I mean if he could be on the water every day, I think he’d do it. Something about the call of the grouper, the invitation of the red snapper, not to mention the quietness of the wild blue yonder, beckons him. Sometimes I hear that call, too,Continue reading “Rekindling an old flame, part 2”

Falling asleep at the wheel

Let’s play a little game called “Have you ever?” And here’s your host… me! Have you ever: A. Been really sleepy driving your car B. Fallen asleep at the wheel C. Had the car next to you wake you up D. All of the above If you answered A or B you are one ofContinue reading “Falling asleep at the wheel”

My dog won’t stop itching!

One of my dogs is either asleep, or itching. It’s been so frustrating trying to figure out the cause because she can’t tell me what’s going on with her! And it hasn’t been this way except for the past year or so. There are so many things that could be causing the irritable behavior andContinue reading “My dog won’t stop itching!”

Just when I think I’m a good person, this happens…

I’d like to think of myself as a well-rounded, mature man who’s learned from the past, grown from his childish ways, and wears suits on Sundays. A man like this doesn’t have time for silly pet peeves. Well, I have a ton of pet peeves. And this isn’t the first time I’ve posted about themContinue reading “Just when I think I’m a good person, this happens…”

I was going to be a baseball player

In middle school, one of my teachers asked me what I wanted to be when I grew up. I remember timidly responding, “I want to be a baseball player.” Well, it wasn’t for a few more years that I would lose my love for the sport (and haven’t ever regained it :)) but up untilContinue reading “I was going to be a baseball player”