Monthly Archives: August 2025

I’m Slow Getting Up

As I write this, I’m recovering from my first fall football weekend of 2025. With the Atlanta Braves nestled near the cellar of the National League East, my weekends are… Read more »

Give Video Night a Try

My wife and I started an enjoyable bi-weekly activity 18 months ago, and you might like it too. We call it “Video Night,” and every other Sunday we take a… Read more »

A Case of Mistaken Identity

Sometimes, when I’m out in public, a person will say, “Hey, you’re that weatherman, right?” (I’m not.) Or, “Do you still own that restaurant?” (Never did.) Or they will say,… Read more »

Just Rub Some Dirt On It

I don’t have a strong pain threshold. I’m not saying I’m soft, but I’m convinced a paper cut is one of the most painful things God created. Sure, women tell… Read more »

Straighten up and fly right

Let’s explore the origin of some common sayings. After writing two columns about sayings like, “Until the cows come home” and “Straight from the horse’s mouth,” many readers suggested a… Read more »