Category Archives: Stories

My dad died in the fall. For good (mostly) and bad (occasionally), my dad was the dominant personality in my life. When he was in a room, the room was alive, and as his son, I had to keep up. … Continue reading →

If you’ve ever had children in music, theater, dance or similar activities, you’ve experienced the dreaded OPK. It stands for “Other People’s Kids.” With every commitment there comes an endless series of programs and recitals. Add to that Sunday school … Continue reading →

I’ve been saying for a long time that I have just one item on my bucket list — to take a ride in a hot air balloon. Good friends heard me say this and very generously paid for and arranged … Continue reading →

On our way to Columbus, Ohio, we stopped at a Panera in Fort Wayne, Indiana for lunch. On our walk out, we both noticed that our car had a decided lean to the left. Our left, rear tire was almost … Continue reading →

Looking for somewhere to spend a getaway weekend, we made reservations at the Golden Lamb in Lebanon, Ohio. The hotel was opened in 1803 and moved into its current building about 10 years later. It’s generally recognized to be the … Continue reading →