The end of summer always comes with a bittersweet feeling for me. On one hand, warm evenings that stretch late with...
A Brush with Teeth
Summertime equals funnertime as so many southerners head to the beaches along the Gulf Coast during the summer months....
No smoke, no fire, no flush handle
On a recent trip to Europe I visited London. It was the first time I had visited Great Britain, and I was quite...
Kid's perspective on dear old dad
Nowadays as Father’s Day draws near, picture frames with fishing poles and sports memorabilia pop up in every store,...
Out of the mouths of babes
As Mother’s Day approaches, I notice faux pink flowers, pastel greeting cards, and cheesy quick gifts littering the...
Where chicken nuggets come from
Every year, on the night before Easter, my family gets together for a fun night of egg blowing. If you’re unfamiliar...
Alfred Hitchcock presents
While I don’t have ornithophobia — the irrational fear of birds — I’ve never been a fan of those feathered fiends. I’m...
No pain no gain
Just like 65 percent of my fellow Americans, I, too, make New Year's resolutions. And of course, like many resolution...
All I want for Christmas
Christmas lists and sitting on Santa’s lap, whispering the names of wished for Barbie’s and bats and balls past the...
Basic biology for the beginning chef
While Thanksgiving is a time to be gracious and thankful, it’s also a time to fellowship with friends and family. And...
Taming the beast
When the morning’s temperature starts to slowly drop, and the leaves are falling in everyone’s front yards, and you...
A failure to communicate
There is always something so refreshing about a new school year. Maybe it’s the feeling of autumn on its way in or the...










