Abuse of Power
I pulled up to the light today, just like I’ve done every day this week, and there she was again. Three o’clock in the afternoon, through sunshine and showers, and this ogre in her bright orange vest stands on the … Continued
The Cake Auction
My wife and daughter and I drove down to Luling, a small town south of Austin, a few weeks ago for their local festival. It was a little less than we expected, and we didn’t expect much, but our little … Continued
Halloween Candy
What was my wife thinking? A week – an entire week – prior to Halloween, prior to the appearance of Minnie Mouse, the Lone Ranger, Little Red Riding Hood, and Batman, she goes out and buys candy. Her excuse? It … Continued
Fast Forward
My wife and I sat watching TV one night when she handed me the remote control and said, “Here you go”, and immersed herself in a magazine. Prior to that, I was sitting in my leather recliner, reading a book, … Continued
The Man with the Yellow Hat
This week marked the birthday of Hans Augusto Reyersbach (H.A. Rey), creator of Curious George, the adorable little monkey you’d probably kick across the room if you ever crossed paths with him. What, no H.A. Rey fans? No monkey kickers? … Continued