Nobody understands addiction. I am absolutely convinced of that. Do I have any right to make that assertion? I'm not a physician or a psychologist. Continue Reading
Such a Small Thing to Do
I parked the RAV4 in front of the synagogue. My little grandson, Asher, was already strapped into his car seat in the back. The elderly couple walked Continue Reading
What Does Patriotism Mean Anymore?
“Patriotism is the last refuge of a scoundrel.” - Samuel Johnson “I believe in America.” - first words from the movie, The Continue Reading
A Lack of Empathy
Definition of empathy: the ability to understand and share the feelings of another. My son, Hans, is going to ride his Harley with some friends on Continue Reading
Judging By Appearances
"I'm shocked – shocked! – to find that gambling is going on in here." - Claude Rains in the movie Casablanca ____________________ Hans called a few Continue Reading
The Ukraine They Love and Remember is Gone
I was reading an article on the Al Jazeera news site yesterday. Al Jazeera gives daily updates on the war in Ukraine. The article that I read showed Continue Reading
Silks and Stardust
On Friday, my wife, Karin, and I took Asher to a preschool playgroup. The playgroup was organized Continue Reading
Beyond Words
"Those who know do not talk. Those who talk do not know." - Tao Te Ching ___________________ I care for our toddler grandson in the early Continue Reading
A Brief Moment of Joy Amid All The Pain
As I grow older, I go to more funerals. That's just how things work out. Each funeral is a reminder that I have a place in the batting order, and Continue Reading
Outrunning PTSD and Finding the Promised Land
My son, Hans, bought himself another Harley last week. He already has one, but the engine needs Continue Reading
Any More Questions?
Computers are wonderful things. I'm using one to write this article, so they must be. As computer technology becomes more and more commonplace, our Continue Reading
28 Bones and a Franken-foot
There are 28 bones in a person's foot and ankle. When my right leg was crushed by a forklift back in 2009, I broke all of them. That's what my Continue Reading