Two old friends, reminisced over a glass of wine of the brothers we had lost.  His died of a brain aneurysm, mine died of COVID — both gone way to early, leaving broken hearts in their wake.   His was a dedicated teacher, who changed the … [Read more...]

There is a sacredness in tears. They are not the mark of weakness, but of power. They speak more eloquently than ten thousand tongues. They are the messengers of overwhelming grief, of deep contrition, and of unspeakable love.Washington Irving … [Read more...]

Happy birthday Dad. He passed away in 2004, leaving a chasm in my heart that has never been filled.  To say he was my hero is putting it mildly.  He was larger than life, and had the Midas touch.  He was generous to a fault, and was simply brilliant. … [Read more...]

It’s an open season for travel again! The last time I was on a plane was January 9th 2020, before COVID was a thing. Yes, I was one of the lucky ones to contract and survive the deadly disease.   Now it’s time to get back on the road and … [Read more...]