family
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What would My Life Be without Music? 9/12/25
From my earliest memories, music has always been central to our family. I recall stories of my mother and her sisters singing and telling stories around the piano, as well as at the kitchen and dining room tables with my grandmother. Several of my mother’s and father’s siblings and cousins played instruments, which influenced my… Continue reading
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Most Epic win or failure in cooking? 9/10/25
Well, as someone who enjoys cooking a variety of meats, including seafood, I found the biggest win in planning a Valentine’s dinner for my siblings and their significant others as described below, with my wife only doing most of the decoration and table setting using her inherited grandmother’s delicate, fine French Limoge porcelain dishes. The… Continue reading
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House # 1, 2, and 3, though different, have suited us and our family just fine over the past 48 years. 8/28/25
My wife and I have always shared the same outlook on home affordability, excellent schools, and great neighbors. Each home we’ve lived in at various stages of our lives has left us with lasting friends and memories. House #1 – Ellendale Road, Drexel Hill, for 14 years from 1977 to 1991. We were 21 and… Continue reading
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Family, Friends, and Living Life to the Fullest Each Day, doing the things I love to do! 8/16/25 Happy Birthday to our eldest daughter, Marie
A footnote to today’s prompt that I will hopefully be able to tie in with my response, either way, it’s what motivates me to write tonight. It’s just past 10 pm this evening (8/15/25) as I type this. This time 49 years ago, my family was heartbroken at the passing of my dad, a few… Continue reading
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I am an optimist who tries to see the silver lining, but I realize there are always exceptions. 8/11/25
Usually, I am a glass-half-full kind of guy who tries to see the silver lining in most situations, as it’s all a matter of attitude and opinion anyway. We all have times we complain about some things that are serious life issues, and some are just part of life. Examples: Embrace the work, especially the… Continue reading
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The price of a meal and two specially gifted, pricey ones. Read On 7/31/25
As a man who makes his own wine, my wife and I usually enjoy dining at BYOB restaurants. This helps us keep costs down since we don’t have to order drinks from the bar, such as after-dinner aperitifs like dessert wines, cognac, brandy, or fancy martinis. The most expensive meal I can remember was a… Continue reading
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Acts of Kindness should be kept private between you and the recipient, but I’ll share a few examples. 7/26/25
I have done many things as a kid that I’m sure others can relate to, such as mowing or shoveling an elderly neighbor’s lawn or pavement, and running errands. However, I would like to share two things about myself that not many people know. When I was 4 or 5 years old, before starting kindergarten,… Continue reading
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Growing Up in the Wonder Years with the Blue Laws and Everything seemed right in the world 7/24/25
As a child of the 1950s and 1960s, you may hear a parent, or more commonly, a grandparent, reminisce about how different life was when they were growing up during the Baby Boom era. This term refers to the period when children were born as soldiers returned home and started families after World War II… Continue reading
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Consideration, kindness, morality, respect, responsibility, and acceptance of different points of view without hatred 7/16/25
It seems there is way too much vindictiveness in this world regarding nearly everything. This negativity is reflected in war, birth, marriage, and religion—or the lack thereof. Additionally, technology is advancing too quickly for many to keep pace, leaving many people behind due to factors such as education, age, or limited resources. I think it’s… Continue reading
