Life…. and then some ( Blog )

  • You Have to Be There: The Unexplainable Magic of Hockey

    So far this year, I have read 12 books according to my Goodreads App. Three of them involve hockey, ” The Making of a Miracle” , Mike Eruzione’s untold story, ” 99: Stories of the Game” by Wayne Gretzky and ” Mr. Hockey: My Story” by Gordie Howe. The latter two referenced ” Hockey Night… Read more

  • Father’s Day

    Father’s Day

    As I read today’s edition of the Sunday ( NY ) Times, I chanced upon the obituary of author Jane Yolen. I recognize two of her books. ” The Devil’s Arithmetic” was required reading for my children in middle school. The other is highly appropriate for today: ” Owl Moon” The beautiful story of a… Read more

  • An Update on My Latest Endeavor

    Last week, I was asked to explain my biggest gamble in life. This week, I took the first step. And Boy!!! am I glad. The Atlanta Writers Club’s Spring Conference took place the first weekend of May. I registered back in December and paid a few hundred dollars to join the club, attend workshops and… Read more

  • Be Excellent to Each Other

    This movie popped into my head the moment I saw the question. The one big memory I have is of a former co-worker who would sing this song all the time. That co-worker is presently battling ( and winning ) stage 4 cancer. She is my hero. She has been told numerous times, “There is… Read more

  • 1810 Briarcliff Road ( 19??-2026 )

    1810 Briarcliff Road ( 19??-2026 )

    On January 5th, 2026, local news stations reported that an old, empty building frequented by the homeless went up in flames. It doesn’t sound too out of the ordinary, but this building was, well…special. Before it housed a TV station… My research came up with multiple stories about the origin of this building. One historian’s… Read more

  • My Latest Endeavor

    When is the last time you took a risk? How did it work out? I really can’t think of past risks. Interviewing for jobs and being turned down comes to mind. My move from NY to Georgia 30 plus years ago is one risk that paid off. ( I’m still here ) I’m not a… Read more