Funeral Makeover
Poor Aunt Bonnie was dying and the doctors had given her very little time, ten days at the most. Her health had been poor for years, so it wasn’t a shock or a surprise, but all her family was upset, … Continued
Armchair Trick-or-Treater
I have a plan for Halloween. I know the houses to hit. I know the candy to reach for. I know the optimal time to trick-or-treat. I have a complete Halloween strategy. Alas, as much as I would love to … Continued
Paper Towel Peeves
Whatever happened to the simple act of drying your hands? It used to be so easy: walk into the bathroom, do your business, wash your hands, and reach for a paper towel. Odds are there would be a loose slip … Continued
Celebration Statute of Limitations
We were on our way to New York for Colleen’s birthday celebration when the call came from my sister. After knocking out the usual intro, she dropped in a curious nugget: “I was thinking of having a party for Robert … Continued
Koozie Guy: Not the Future I Had in Mind
Tickets in hand, I walk with my wife, pushing my daughter’s stroller along the ballpark’s concrete promenade, looking up at each aisle to check the section number. As my eyes drop, someone from a raucous group heading past us, hands … Continued