Middle-Aged Prickliness

I like the gym I go to. They keep it clean; the equipment is well maintained, the staff friendly and they have a nice juice bar if your body needs a post-workout caramel flavored protein macchiato shake. I also like the variety of people who go there – old, young and,...

Two Time Loser

Since my sister-in-law was joining us for our weekend sojourn to Pennsylvania, I was ashamedly forced to ascertain the cleanliness of my car. Like most parents of a tender tyke, the interior of my fine Japanese ride was littered with the detritus of childhood; empty...

Diagnostic Moment 

We were driving home from Pennsylvania when the low gas indicator on my dashboard began flashing.  “We need gas,” I told my wife.  “How many miles are left in the tank?” she asked. Using a switch on the steering wheel, I called up the diagnostics on my car’s...

007

My daughter and I were watching a James Bond flick when she said, “Why do all the girls want to kiss this guy?”  “Why do you think?” I said.  “Cause he’s handsome?”  “Maybe.”  “But then he goes and murders people.”  Shaking my head at...

Writing In Invisible Ink

“Hi,” the man said, extending his hand. “My name is Robert. But you can call me Bob.”  “Hi Bob,” I said, taking the man’s hand. “My name’s Stephen.” “You’re the new couple’s son.”  “That’s right.”  “How are they fitting in?”  “So far, so...