Currently Reading: fatherhood

This week I’m going to take a break from my bar room diatribes, and assume the other half of my dual identity. If you’ve been following the column then you’re aware that I tend to vacillate between curmudgeonly aging, resort … Continue reading →

I’m going to take a break from my weekly tutorial intended to educate people on the “do’s and don’ts” when going to a bar. I’ve found myself once again unwittingly playing the starring role in a goofy story that I … Continue reading →

Many of the telltale signs that spring is here have recently befallen us. Or at least they have around my house. This week will be a collection of short stories sighting examples of how spring is showing its presence in … Continue reading →

Morning comes, the sun rises, and the new day begins whether or not we’re ready. It’s pouring rain outside, it’s our anniversary, we have three sick little girls at home, and as the result of a series of bizarre events, … Continue reading →

When we left off, my oldest daughter had just finally finished throwing up like a freshman on spring break, and had drifted off to sleep. Right about that time, (which is now roughly 5:00 am), my middle daughter woke up … Continue reading →

I’m going to pick up right where we left off last week. It’s about 3:30 in the morning; I’m sitting on my kitchen floor covered in vomit from two different generous donors. In the past few hours leading up to … Continue reading →

I generally refrain from hitting you in consecutive weeks with stories about my family and my home life for reasons that I’ve previously disclosed. I’ve also however mentioned that on occasion my children unwittingly write this column for me. This … Continue reading →

Editor’s Note: Shorebilly’s Swill is intended to be humorous, which is often obtained from Syd’s brutally honest anecdotes about his own life. This week is no exception. Be forewarned the ending may be a bit vivid for some. Trust me … Continue reading →

Hopefully you’ve all been following along through parts 1 and 2 of this piece. It’s a story about mortality, resiliency, the human spirit, and how the worst of times can bring out the best in people. By the end of … Continue reading →

I left you kind of abruptly last week and without closure. For that I apologize. I won’t belabor the intro, I’ll just pick up where I left off. My wife had arrived safely in Baltimore to attend her grandmother’s funeral … Continue reading →

A little over a year ago, I made a purchase that has subsequently become symbolic of the major transformation in my life over the past few years. Those of you who know me well may already know this story. As … Continue reading →

I hope you all enjoyed last week’s piece regarding my thoughts on the holiday season. There was much more to it but I rambled and ranted far too long not keeping track of my word count and had to be … Continue reading →