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I truly apologize for all of the starting and stopping on this story. Unfortunately, being on a word count is Kryptonite to a guy like me. This is why I’m still telling you a story of a road trip from … Continue reading →

As promised, I’m picking up right where I left off on the story about my family road trip. Last week I had described the contents of my vehicle, the demeanor of my four female travel companions, and my emotional state … Continue reading →

When last we chatted, I was walking you through some of the events that took place last week. True to form, I ran out of space before I had finished, so I’ll pick up right where I left off. Upon … Continue reading →

I’ve mentioned countless times that this column often just writes itself for me. This week is one of those times. Between my job as a bartender and my home life raising a houseful of kids, I am never suffering for … Continue reading →

Locally, we are undergoing the annual switch from the peak season to the off-season; however, this year has been a little bit more complicated and awkward for me than most. You’d think that since this is the 26th time I’ve … Continue reading →

I’m not sure who first said the words “laughter is the best medicine”, but I believe that no truer words were never spoken. If that is in fact the truth, then perhaps there is no better place in the universe … Continue reading →

I was recently telling you about my chronic anxiety over my having three beautiful and very headstrong daughters as I’m now firmly imbedded in the second half of a truly enjoyable life. I’m comfortable using the phrase ‘second half’ because … Continue reading →

Well friends, it’s that time of year again, and I’d be remiss not to regale you with some fun story about Easter. This won’t be anything deeply religious, meaningful in any way, or insightful about the true meaning of the … Continue reading →

This is one of those weeks, like many others that I had very different plans for this article. Then a seemingly meaningless conversation prompted what you are about to read… I was speaking with one of my regulars over the … Continue reading →

When we left off, I was the host, court jester, party favor, test dummy, and entertainment for a sleepover party of nine-year-old girls, with my little ones also in the mix. It was Friday night of MLK weekend and I … Continue reading →

Let me first tie up a few loose ends from last week before I move on… I wrote a line about getting my daughter a loom for her second birthday in July. I have absolutely no idea how I fudged … Continue reading →

I’ve mentioned here many times before, that as long as I have a job as a bartender in a resort town, and four kids, I will always have plenty to write about. Both wells are deep, and neither will ever … Continue reading →