BACK IN THE SADDLE

Truth is delicate, but it survives

Unlike Brian Williams, I am pretty sure I would remember whether or not I was in a helicopter that was shot down.

Answers lead to viral experience

Maybe this column should be headlined: “The things you can get into when you’re not really trying to get into things.”

Objects offer historical connection

The contents of the table keep me connected.

Harmless email can be deceiving

The email arrived back in May of last year and seemed harmless enough.

Gloomy weather brings up queries

The weather’s uninviting, the days are gloomy and the post-holiday questions pile up like calories from all those Christmas treats.

Plan for evening comes into focus

Right now, there is no plan. That’s not unusual at this point.

Anticipation will be less stressful

If Thanksgiving is all about gratitude, Christmas Eve is all about anticipation.

We’ll celebrate together, as family

It’s inevitable, I suppose, that we get a bit sentimental and reflective during the holidays.

Travels included odd musical mix

“Who put this mix together?” asked my wife.

Remembering Thanksgiving over the years

Thanksgiving is a day for family memories.

Weekend was busy with wife away

I don’t do nothing well. That’s not really a double negative. What I don’t excel at is doing “nothing.”

Poet's powerful words still endure

A poet died last week, a guy you’ve probably never heard of.

Wizards always gave best effort

They were, in their own way, almost like wizards.

Route eventually put pinball on tilt

A confession: I nearly lost my job as a newspaper carrier.

Having more is not always better

The movie had subtitles.
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