Monthly Archives: December 2012

When I inherited my father’s meager record collection, I rediscovered a few favorites that I used to listen to when I was younger.  He had the soundtrack to The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly.  He had the Creedence Clearwater … Continue reading →

It’s been the best Christmas I’ve had in quite a long time. I am largely a social creature; I am happiest when among others.  My giving season started on Friday the 14th.  I love to host, and I invited my … Continue reading →

Steven Chbosky wrote, “I am both happy and sad at the same time, and I’m still trying to figure out how that could be.”  There are words in the English language we use to define such an emotional place.  Ambivalence.  Bittersweet. … Continue reading →