I wrote on this blog yesterday that our Christmas day began on a negative with a rant by a priest in church against our marriage, but we made the day better while trying to put the bad start behind us.
I also said that my twin brother became quite angry. I sat down with him later in the day to ask him…
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On Christmas Day, my twin brother and his wife wanted to attend Catholic mass. We selected the parish church in the neighborhood where we both grew up. I was pleased that my spouse, also Catholic, decided to join us.
My mother-in-law was not feeling strong enough to go out, but she assured us that she would be fine at home alone for a couple hours while we were gone.
We arrived…
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Greetings, loyal blog followers, as well as anyone else whose boots stumbled upon this blog on Christmas. I wish you peace and good tidings, as well as…
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I am writing this post to celebrate that I am off work for the rest of the year! As Fred Flintstone would say, “yabba dabba dooooo!”
Now, to get the real celebrations going at home with …
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As we approach Christmas, things are winding down at work and at home, we’re preparing a run-up to family gatherings. For me, booted, of course!
What boots for what occasions at work and at home?
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Guest blog by J, BHD’s twin brother
Hi there, this is J, BHD’s twin brother. I hijacked his blog to write about my brother. (He hates this, but I am bigger than he is!)
My wife and I decided to “drop in” right before Thanksgiving. I needed a big dose of my brother and our family to get me back to the man I want to be for my wife… thoughtful and not distracted by heavy thoughts.
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This weekend, my spouse and I will have yet another up-and-back quick-turn trip to Pittsburgh. This time, we intend to…
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Long, long ago and far, far away, I fell in love with San Francisco, California, USA. This was the second large California city that I grew to admire, the first being Los Angeles where I earned my doctorate degree.
But I digress. What do I mean by “SFO of Yesteryear Ain’t Today?”
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Greetings from the City By the Bay where I am speaking at and attending a huge conference.
I love San Francisco, having worked here for years from 1989 through 1994, with many visits following.
Had dinner last night with…
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Oh, the weather outside is delightful, but any fire inside would be frightful, so since we’ve got lots of places to go, let it roll, let it roll, let it roll…
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