A Vacation?
Last week, we spent our vacation in a condominium, not a hotel room, for the first time. I thought it would be a nice change of pace, and we’d save a few dollars in the bargain. When I approached my … Continued
The Spice Agent
Vacation towns are a fantasy world to a certain extent, aren’t they? There’s always an historic center, even when the town is only fifty years old. When I visit a town whose historic center is as old as I am, … Continued
Movie Review: Gone Girl
Spoiler Alert: If you’ve never seen this movie, I ruin it completely. My wife wanted to know if I had watched the movie “Gone Girl”, which is playing on cable TV this month. I hadn’t yet, but I had intended … Continued
Group Text Drama: Part 2
When we last left our group text (Part 1), a simple well-wishing had been waylaid, but I still had hope. An hour had passed. Two. Not a peep from anyone. I dropped my guard. I was enjoying a lazy day … Continued
Group Text Drama: Part 1
It began in a simple way, a text message wishing everyone a happy Fourth of July: Happy 4th, everyone! Enjoy the day! I sent it to my brothers and sisters and sisters-in-law early, maybe noon, maybe twelve-thirty. It doesn’t matter. … Continued