Yesterday some angry clouds dumped a load of wet nasty snow where I live in Saratoga Springs. It was the kind of snow you would expect to see if a gigantic 7-Eleven poured a slush puppy on your house. Fantastic! I can’t wait for spring. But as fate would have it, my wife and I [...]

As a new father to be, my goal is to be as prepared as possible for the monumental task of raising a “man child” into a responsible adult. I say responsible adult, but what I really mean is someone who realizes our temporary condition here on earth and that there is no higher calling, but [...]

This is a quick “by ear” arrangement of this great hymn inspired by my wife who suggested that I learn how to play it. Thanks babe! This was my first take, and although it’s not perfect, it does the job.

Popular culture has some pretty strict standards for being considered a “beautiful” person. Advertising, television, and music all boldly proclaim that your body need to be primped, brushed, waxed, tanned, cut, and anorexic before you will be successful in life. What a shame. This incredible pressure from popular culture has sharply increased our rates of [...]