Has anyone ever told you that you look like…
Even if you don’t care for my Sunday columns that appear in the SJ-R, surely you must look forward to the investigative stories that I uncover. This week, I expose some local residents who - get this - look like celebrities. I confronted them and made them [...]

A Link to the Molly Hatchet Period
The archeologist in me was fascinated by this find during a weekend birthday party at one of the lake parks.

For you younger readers, that is what was known as a ‘pull tab’ (the Latin name escapes me.) They were used on canned beverages, a marvel of ingenuity at the [...]

I’m in decent shape. I exercise four or five times a week, combining cardio with weight training. Although I’m sedentary at work, having four kids keeps me active at home. So it is both perplexing and embarrassing to admit that I’m suffering from Wii-related aches today.
We rolled several frames at the virtual alley last night, [...]

And now, it’s Maria’s turn. Striker on her soccer team, star-in-the-making on the swim team, distinguished Judy Moody scholar, and all-around big sister - Maria is a beautiful young girl. She’s turning nine today, which makes me feel old, but mostly she makes me feel proud.

Maria kayaking on Peacham Pond
 

Maria and Tessie still haven’t figured [...]

My twins turned seven today. Tessie got her ears pierced yesterday, something that I swore wouldn’t happen until she turned 16, and Victor is getting his first skateboard (the drums will have to wait until Christmas.) It goes without saying that they’re growing up too quickly, but it is worth mentioning that they are two [...]