A Late Starter Dawdling Through Life
From Keds to Air Jordans, Chuck Taylors to Poworamas, sneakers have come a long way in their rise from athletic footwear to the centerpiece of urban fashion. Today, some of the most cutting-edge designers create stylish “kicks” with an appeal … Continued
I hate Frosty. Yup, that’s right, I said it. Frosty the Snowman. The guy in the top hat. The jolly happy soul with the corn cob pipe, the button nose, and two eyes made out of coal. I never liked … Continued
Ho ho ho. Merry Christmas and- No. Stop right there. I’m not going to do it. No more. No more “Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.” It’s time for a change. Jolly Christmas and Merry New Year! Jolly Christmas Why … Continued
I love Thanksgiving: family get-togethers, sliced turkey, fresh cranberry sauce, the Macy’s Parade, pumpkin pie, and wine, lots of wine. It’s one of my favorite holidays. I like to milk it. Start early and end late. My daughter? Not so … Continued
Mom gave me the good news over the phone two weekends ago. St. Agnes, my old home town’s cathedral, was going to close its Holy Doors of Mercy a week early. The Year of Mercy had ended. I couldn’t have been … Continued