Ten Years
To the woman who has put up with me for as her husband for the past ten years, thank you. Happy anniversary to my lovely wife. Here’s to the next ten, and beyond. Sam Continue reading Ten Years
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Water Cooler Musings: On Perfection
“They say that nobody is perfect. Then they say that practice makes perfect. I wish they’d make up their minds.” – Winston Churchill I have had a battle with just this issue for a large portion of my lifetime. You see, I’m a perfectionist, and there are many more of us out there than you’d … Continue reading Water Cooler Musings: On Perfection
Crossroads
I stand at an intersection Traffic passing me by Blending together the chaos Into something discernible Brilliant colors coalesce Blinding in their brightness I look away Over my shoulder at the rain Coming down in the distance Where I came from Never to return But anxiety has frozen me Locked me to the spot I … Continue reading Crossroads
Shopping With the Ladies
Fellas, I feel your pain. I’ve been there more times than a little, standing in the back of a women’s clothing store while the significant ladies in my life try on outfit after outfit. Searching, sometimes futilely, sometimes not, for a chair to sit in while I wait (and sometimes nod off to sleep — … Continue reading Shopping With the Ladies
One Man’s Trash…
Well, it’s going to be trash day again soon in the town of Newport. I know this because pretty much everywhere I go in town I see discarded items by the side of the road. In front of one red-brick home are two tan reclining chairs that have seen better days, sitting there waiting for … Continue reading One Man’s Trash…
The Names We Bear
Remember the last time someone turned to you and said, “I totally love your name,” and how awkward it was to choose a reply? I mean, you could have just said “Thanks,” and been on your way, but it’s hard to take credit for something you had no say in. You know, unless you changed … Continue reading The Names We Bear
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