Miles to Go

Masked men hefted coolers from car trunks and called insulting greetings across the parking lot the way guys do.  With rosters finalized and last-minute calls made to missing...

I realize there are enough truly troubling problems in the world today without me piling on with my own petty complaints. But I can’t be the only...

“Finished,” I said brightly. “Packed up, put away. Look at me, being all productive on a chilly Sunday.”  I was talking to Stan on the couch behind me,...

Where shall we start?  COVID? Cruise ships? Excruciating campaigns? Unbearable elections? Hell no, I’m just kidding. I’m as tired of typing all those words as you are of...

Nailed it.  Final Jeopardy questions, two episodes in a row — and with no hesitation (meaning I didn't panic in my usual dither and shout three different answers...

I’m supposed to know the right words.  I’ve been stringing them together professionally for nearly a quarter-century.  But in today’s times, I just don't know what to say about...

Hello, my masked friends. I need to start this week by thanking the funny folks on Facebook who have provided countless hours of hilarious GIFs, memes and sarcasm...

This too shall pass. That’s what everyone keeps saying, at least. Of course, folks fail to mention that its passage will be as smooth and comfortable as, say,...

In an island community that regularly elects female representatives, hires female leaders and values female opinions, it’s easy to forget that’s not the case everywhere — far...

I’ve got mad skills. Unfortunately, they’re not what most people would consider useful or in any way suited for a resume, in the traditional sense. But I...