Warning: The following post is presented without humor. Really. “The last enemy that shall be destroyed is death.” – J.K.Rowling, written on James and Lily Potter’s tombstone. I was first exposed to death at an early age. My great aunt Nelly had been in our lives forever, but her new husband George had not. When … Continue reading “The Last Enemy”
Category: New Jersey
Baby Knows Best
I have a confession to make… I’ve never been a big basketball fan. I hit 6′ tall pretty early in my childhood, so when I did play I usually didn’t need to jump much. Also, my thin frame made playing inside and driving the lanes a real challenge. As a result, my overall basketball skills … Continue reading “Baby Knows Best”
Let The Books Flow
As I’ve mentioned before, I am a prolific reader and have kept a spreadsheet of my reading over the past several years. In 2018, I read a record (for me) 108 books, most new but many rereads. People have asked me about what I read, so I thought this year I’d try to post about … Continue reading “Let The Books Flow”
Knishes and Camels and Rain, Oh My!
PART I Recently my family scheduled a quarterly birthday party, and I took some time off from work to attend. My immediate family lives in the greater New York City area, although scattered far and wide. Apart from my 12 hour distance, most are 2 or 3 hours distant from each other. Thus, we try … Continue reading “Knishes and Camels and Rain, Oh My!”
This One Is Also Pink
Our first child was a bit unusual in a few ways. For one, she slept through the night pretty much from day one. She also did her naps during the daytime. And one sure way to get her to sleep was to play music. And not just any music. Pink Floyd. For some reason, Diane … Continue reading “This One Is Also Pink”