Andrew gets deputized

I  volunteered to be a Poll Worker for the Palm Beach County Supervisor of Elections. Ours is an electoral history enriched by colorful events such as hanging chads, malfunctioning tabulation machines, and all-night recounts reminiscent of an illicit Mafiosi craps game.  And this past week I jumped into that kooky, chaotic, maelstrom that is often… Continue reading Andrew gets deputized

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