Group of figures in a serene landscape.

Job’s Melancholy Birthday

At my age, birthdays are something I would prefer to forget rather than celebrate. Yet the greetings of "HAPPY BIRTHDAY" continue, and I'm always grateful for the nice sentiments. This…
Fireworks over a castle at night with people watching.

Get Ready for a New Season

I lived in Florida for a few years and still have mixed feelings about the experience. Although there were definitely some perks in being close to the Disney World and…
A man in a black jacket and red shirt

Going Under the Knife

Several friends rebuked me last week when I posted a picture on Facebook of the bloody mass a surgeon removed from my back. Simply too gross and inappropriate, they said.…