BACK IN THE SADDLE

It's tough, but confidence is strong

My father popped up in a dream the other night. He was still a youngish man in the dream, probably in his 40s. And he was smiling.

Book changed view of landscape

Sometimes, a book can change the landscape.

Old house has its quirks

We live in an old house, a really old house.

Side effect of vaccine? Euphoria

As is so often the case during this pandemic, it came down to a matter of chance.

Year may be tough for journalists

And then there were two. Two of my friends and colleagues are now imprisoned in the last dictatorship in Europe, Alexander Lukashenka’s Belarus.

Winter sports? Nah, grab a broom

The term “winter sports” has always struck me as something of an oxymoron, a contradiction in terms.

Dreary days of winter are finite

And so it begins: The long slog toward springtime.

Voicing an opinion led to prison

The news came two days before Christmas.

Grief lingers from loss of friends

As the year winds down, it’s only natural to reflect on milestones and those we’ve lost along the way.

Christmas conjures many memories

Christmas is about memories.

Desk is not ready for prime time

My old friend Paul Stevens made a request the other day, and I still haven’t been able to fulfill it.

The gift exchange came up empty

Much as I love Christmas — and I love it a lot — I can’t say I’m a fan of the Christmas gift exchange.

COVID can't dampen holiday joy

To decorate or not to decorate? That is the question.

Remember key lessons

Some things I have learned over more than 70 Thanksgivings: Leave room for dessert.

Memories sparked of elections past

The election is now in the rearview mirror, so maybe it’s safe to share some stories from elections past.
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