14 February 2025 “Those who find their ‘soulmates’ are indeed fortunate people,” the Old Man said, looking oceanward and fiddling with his pipe. We sat on the cold granite bench with no back at Kuhlman’s Corner in the 90-degree bend of US Highway 80 as it headed south to its termination point on the back […]

Of all the years of my 56-year career, perhaps the most memorable and enjoyable was my time serving at the Tribune-Courier in the early 1970s. The team from those days, those of us remaining, had a reunion yesterday with lots of laughs, hugs, and recalled memories. As a young man, I dreamed of one day […]

Now, technically, my birthday isn’t until 2 September. However, I believe in “Birthday Months.” So, as far as I am concerned it begins today. It is hard for me to believe but I will be 72 years of age on my birthday. I am a fortunate man, husband, and Virgo. A Virgo is a person born […]

“Let us make one point, that we meet each other with a smile when it is difficult to smile. Smile at each other, make time for each other in your family.”― Mother Teresa

Maybe, the Old Man thought it was a function of age. After all, Meat Loaf was 74; he trails by three. If there is one thing he still recalls was the era of the 1970s. 1977 was a pivotal year for him. He was married at 19 to get away from home; he was eight […]

“There are, Boy, some things in life you hope you never forget.” With that comment, he sat back and lit his old E.A. Carey half bent apple bowled pipe filled with Black Cavendish. I loved that smell. It reminded me of my Grandfather. I admit I enjoyed listening and talking with the “Old Man” as […]

The 70-year-old Francis Romero was in a coma in the hospital. His dog was allowed to stay with him, did not break away day and night. After a month Francis woke up from the coma with the words: “Where is the white angel who constantly whispered that everything would be all right?” Courtesy of Appalachian […]