I’ve been thinking a lot about why emotions so often crowd out facts, especially among people who should know better.…
Who made that?
I was talking with my twelve-year-old granddaughter about how I know there’s a God, and I kept it simple. I…
This Stuff Runs Deep With Me
History always repeats itself I’m an Italian American who lived through the end of the Mafia era in the Northeast.…
My Pullpull
The item I was incredibly attached to as a kid wasn’t a toy, a blanket, or some action figure I…
Lake-effect Snow
Lake-effect snow is usually at its strongest in the first half of winter, and the reason is pretty simple: the…
We’ve Seen This Before
I keep hearing people talk about what’s happening in Minnesota and other states as if it’s some brand-new problem, something…
To push WordPress to come up with better daily prompt questions
My mission is simple, and it has nothing to do with writing more often or posting more content. My mission…
What I’m after is quality, not quantity
I think the whole idea of living a very long life gets misunderstood, especially when people see how much time,…
I could stop letting aggressive drivers get under my skin.
What could I do differently?Honestly, I could stop letting aggressive drivers get under my skin. That’s the real answer for…
Don’t Text and Drive
What Lies Ahead Keeps Me Moving, What Lies Behind Keeps Me Grounded
“The future is something I manage. The past is something I feel.” That’s a really hard prompt for me because,…
Why One Simple Change Beats Any Injection
A Thoughtful Look at the New Weight-Loss Drugs I’m going to say this plainly, because dancing around it hasn’t served…