Friday, January 22, 2021

Back in the Saddle

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.
Algorithms can be a little bit off

Anyone who spends any time on the internet has learned to live with the algorithms that spy on us.
Pandemic has its side effects

Side effects of COVID-19 are likely to be studied for years to come.
Glasses missed out on exciting trip

I should be outside raking leaves, but I don’t want to lose my glasses. Let me explain, or try to.
Reading tastes have been eclectic

“So what have you been reading lately?” someone asked. As usual, the answer is: A little bit of everything.
Host hodgepodge had an appeal

“That guy’s beard,” I said to my wife as we were watching a baseball game, “makes him look like Happy the Hobo.” She looked up from her knitting for half a second and said, “You’re right.”

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