Whiskers work for hockey players and Hemingway
Over the past couple weeks I’ve been working on an experiment. It’s nothing earth shattering, but it’s been very interesting to see how people react to it. My experiment? I’ve grown a beard. Now, to most people that may not seem like much of anything. It’s just hair on a person’s face. It itches more than not and there are only a few men who have been able to pull it off. My favorite author had one. Hockey players have them in the playoffs and Grizzly Adams had one, but from everything I’ve heard ... it’s not for me. I would have to assume by the common statements of dislike I’ve received that I am closer to Grizzly Adams than, say, a guy like Matthew McConaughey, who seems to be able to do whatever he wants and women just swoon. I’m married, so the desire to get women swooning is long gone, but I still like to think I look presentable. The most vocal opponent to this is my wif.
» Full StoryThat joyful holiday feeling has returned
Allow me to start the new year by saying that I hope that everyone had a happy and healthy Christmas and holiday season.
Speaking only for myself, I believe that this Christmas and New Year’s was as good as any I can remembe.
Ten years older ... and (hopefully) wiser
As I look at the calendar, I realize that this is going to be my last column for the year 2009. It will also be the last column I write this decade.
Wow.
Christmas ornaments come with memories
Let me start by saying that I hope that everyone had a safe and happy Thanksgiving weekend. Now, please don’t worry. I have no plans on writing a column regarding the origins and true meaning behind the holiday.
» Full StoryFrom Celts to SpongeBob:?A history of Halloween
Staring out the window, I find myself at a loss for ideas as far as this column goes. Each time I think I am getting closer to an idea, I am distracted by something.
» Full StorySome of the best memories are in the cards
Let me start out by wishing everyone a belated Happy Sweetest Day! I hope that everyone ran out and got cards for their loved ones as a way to express their deepest emotions on a day made up by card companies because the space between Father’s Day...
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