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Last week I dished out my thoughts and opinions on Mother’s Day, most notably the fact that I unequivocally believe that it is the single most important holiday we celebrate. That line of thought led me quickly into the subject … Continue reading →

I originally had very different plans for this week’s piece, but alas, life happened. And as is so often the case, the column began to write itself. Once again I found myself faced with the daunting task of taking a … 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 →

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 →

We ended last week with my good friend scolding me for that which I’d not yet done. He could tell from the gleam in my eye that I was already a bit smitten by this magnificent young lady. He then … Continue reading →

“We work hard, but never serious. We brew our beer in the salty air, with our toes in the sand and the sun on our faces.” Backshore Brewing Co. owner Danny Robinson expressed this sentiment in an interview with ShoreBread … 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 →

Not long ago, I met a very nice lady seated at my bar. She had a handful of years on me, but certainly not enough to constitute a generation gap. It was a cold Tuesday afternoon in early February when … Continue reading →

I recently wrote a two-part piece on all of the comparisons to various celebrities I’ve gotten from my bar patrons over the years. They cover a humorously wide range and change dramatically with the seasons, as does my look. Well … Continue reading →

I’m writing this piece on behalf of the word ‘epic’. I’m doing this for multiple reasons. First is that I believe the gross overuse and misuse of this word has reached proportions that are, well… you know. So consider this … Continue reading →

Last week I was telling you about how a very common pastime amongst my bar patrons is to try and figure out what celebrity I look like. There are many factors at work here when making this determination – how … Continue reading →