Currently Reading: sarcasm

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 →

When I left off last week, I had just gazed for the very first time into the gorgeous blue eyes of the woman who would subsequently be the sole inhabitant of my subconscious over the next six weeks. At this … Continue reading →

In my line of work, particularly in a seasonal resort town, the wonders never cease as far as the things I see and hear. Even after over 30 years of restaurant work, and over a quarter century’s worth of that … Continue reading →

Let me begin this week by saying that I decided to read my two-part column from the last two weeks – which is uncharacteristic of me to read my own stuff – and something about it caught my attention and … Continue reading →

As I write this Sunday evening, the constant deafening roar of bike week has given way to near silence. At least through the open window above my desk it’s pretty silent save the occasional straggler heading west in a leather … Continue reading →

Throughout my writing of this column over the past nearly two years, I’ve used many recurring themes and worn many different hats. Some examples are: adoring father, perpetual adolescent, and recovering jackass. It seems that the most popular amongst them … Continue reading →

So far, the summer of 2013 has not been the most memorable of my 25 or so spent in Ocean City. By that, I mean it hasn’t been one of my more lucrative summers due to multiple forces beyond my … Continue reading →