Monthly Archives: March 2014

In winter of 2008, the American voters did something they had never done before.  After all the rhetoric and after all the ballots were counted, the American people had made history.  Barack Hussein Obama was elected as the 44th president … Continue reading →

He didn’t dare shake her hand.  He briefly put his hands into his pockets and then quickly pulled them out.  That was disrespectful.  He stood up straight.  He borrowed his friend’s tie.  It was way too short, but he thought … Continue reading →

“Anyone have any questions?”  His head swiveled around the room.  He had very open and honest eyes.  The kind of eyes that could see into your heart, if you weren’t careful.  Everybody was decidedly careful.  It wasn’t that they didn’t … Continue reading →

There they are.  Screaming wildly.  It took three flights to get there, but that was part of the excitement.  The anticipation was part of the allure.  The journey was just as important as the destination.  Unfortunately, they paid for their … Continue reading →

In the 2011 NCAA Championship, the University of Connecticut beat the #8 seed Butler.  The score was 53-41.  Uconn star Kemba Walker was outstanding.  He was destined for the NBA and his play definitely lived up to the hype.  Uconn … Continue reading →

It’s amazing how quiet a room can be.  You were early as usual.  Early is on time and on time is late.  Why would anyone want to be late?  It was going to be an awkward conversation.  You worked so … Continue reading →

She woke up, late as usual.  It’s a good thing she had packed some things the night before.  She was young, but her face betrayed her.  She loved the sun and the sun loved her back.  There isn’t enough make … Continue reading →

Cuff links, who wears cuff links?  He definitely took command of the room.  His jacket fit absolutely perfectly.  His shirt looked like he tediously ironed it for hours, after it had come from the drycleaners.  His movements were limited, but … Continue reading →

These are the dog days of winter.  This is the time of year that many of us yearn for the hot humid summer days we complained about.  There is no question that this winter has been brutal.  It has been … Continue reading →

It’s official!  I am getting old.  I consider myself a fairly technologically savvy individual.  I have an iPhone.  I have Facebook, Instagram and Pinterest accounts.  Truthfully, I don’t know what the heck I’m doing on Pinterest.  Most of my conversations … Continue reading →

It’s almost time.  Just a few more clicks on that dusty keyboard.  It’s missing an E.  But your typing is superb, you don’t even notice.  You’re getting to that point in the day where coffee is more valuable than air.  … Continue reading →