Words: The Moveable Feast

Words matter. Fans of Ernest Hemingway may recognize this column’s title as the title of his 1964 memoir A Moveable Feast. The OED definition of a “moveable feast” is a religious feast day that does not occur on the same calendar date each year....

Illusion vs. Reality

Why do little girls dream of becoming princesses? Is it because of fairytales? In their heart of hearts, little girls and grown women believe there exists that perfect man, or Prince Charming, created just for her. He will love, cherish, and protect her from the harsh...

Travels Down the Rabbit Hole

In 1865, Lewis Carroll (a.k.a. Charles Dodgson) introduced the phrase “down the rabbit hole” in his classic “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland.” Carroll created this tale to stir the imagination of children and adults alike. But far too...

Missing You

Christmas is the time his wife misses Hubby the most. After being together for over 52 years, there is an understandable gap in this woman’s heart and existence. This time of year is so difficult because the man had Santa’s soul. After all, who embodies the spirit of...

The Pros and Cons for Rants

Sometimes nothing feels better than a verbal explosion. Call it filet mignon for your sanity. Many things have the potential to anger us. Some are justified. Unfortunately, even when we give in to the urge, the results are rarely satisfying or productive. Please note...

The Entertainment Value of Confusion

Do you suffer from hoof in mouth issues? No, we are not talking about the disease cows get. We are talking about things people say that just do not come out the way they intend. The idea and execution often do not match. Of course, we all know people born with a...