the writer's deskApr 3, 2022

National Find a Rainbow Day

National Find a Rainbow Day. Did you know that today is National Find a Rainbow Day ? Neither did I. Turns out that Aristotle was really into them, as was Seneca the Younger and…

life at homeJan 5, 2022

Carb Hunter

If 2022 had a motto it would be, "what was I thinking?" It's DAY 4 into the New Year and I find myself asking this question with shocking regularity. For example: I started the…

the writer's deskApr 1, 2022

April 1 Is No Joke. Or is it?

April 1 Is No Joke. Or is it? Does anyone know where did this silly tradition come from? Nope. Nada. It seems that no one knows where the idea for April Fools Day came from. Of…

essaysApr 4, 2022

Midnight Miracle At Miracle Beach

Many summers ago, when my kids were much smaller than they are now, my parents took them and two of their friends, Nathan and Joey, to Saratoga Beach for a vacation. The plan was…

adventuresApr 5, 2022

Tarzan Yells and Jellyfish Hats

Tarzan Yells and Jellyfish Hats. These adventures happened many years ago and I'm just now getting around to writing them down. The morning after the Midnight Miracle at Miracle…

adventuresApr 8, 2022

The Tale Of The Lost Pirate Marbles

It was a dark and stormy night on the Pacific Rim and we had nowhere to stay. We left the parking lot and turned north towards Tofino—the sun had just set, there was a light rain,…

adventuresApr 7, 2022

Five Boys Exploring Canada

When in doubt take the road less travelled. With a minivan full of boys and camping gear, we turned south on the North Island Highway and talked about what we would do next. Our…