Miami

Susan and I decided to spend a long weekend in Miami.  There is a fast train that goes from West Palm Beach to Miami, with 1 interim stop in Fort Lauderdale.  Total time is about 1.5 hours.  The announcement lady with a British accent bid adieu to all passengers with the tagline “enjoy your care-free,… Continue reading Miami

The Obvious Child: A Paul Simon masterpiece

The lyrics are poignant and relatable for men at our stage in life (I’m accustomed to a smooth ride).  Simon sings “the cross is in the ballpark” and he explains that what he meant was that our burdens, our obligations. our challenges…in other words, our Cross, is bearable, is manageable, is doable….the Cross is in… Continue reading The Obvious Child: A Paul Simon masterpiece

Interest Rates, Inflation, Oh My

Some of you may have noticed that the stock market is dropping faster than Harvey Weinstein’s trousers.  Coupled with rising interest rates, inflationary prices, the Russians giving the finger to Glasnost, and Covid giving Pfizer the slip by disguising itself with the DNA equivalent of wax lips, it is perfectly reasonable to remain confused, scared,… Continue reading Interest Rates, Inflation, Oh My

My Generation

I don’t know why, but lately I have been thinking about my particular generation.  Maybe it has something to do with the political rancor we see today and how I recall some of those same spirited conversations at our dinner table, or maybe it’s because I recently had some dental work and am feeling nostalgic… Continue reading My Generation