Category Archives: family

A Sad State of Affairs: NYPD

Posted on November 4, 2019 by

Years ago I wrote an article for LAW and ORDER1 titled “The Rubber Gun Squad.” I was reminded of that piece a short time ago when I watched an interview with New York Mayor DeBlasio and NYPD Commissioner O’Neill.  The … Continue reading →

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Of Altitude and Attitude: Challenging Our Waistlines

Posted on October 18, 2019 by

As a regular reviewer of restaurants on TripAdvisor* and other sites, I cannot leave the story of our Rocky Mountain excursion without mentioning the food. First, hat’s off to my long-time friend and Rocky Mountain regular, Scott Windham. Scott made … Continue reading →

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Of Altitude and Attitude: Bear Lake and Beyond

Posted on October 11, 2019 by

As chronicled in A Rocky Mountain Story, Bear Lake was “closed” when we attempted to visit it the first time. Our second try was more successful, but the start of our day made one wonder if we were in for … Continue reading →

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Of Altitude and Attitude: A Rocky Mountain Story

Posted on October 8, 2019 by

All right, before the grammar hawks start swooping in trying to take my scalp for using altitude when I meant elevation, it’s a play on words, not a scientifically correct title! Anyway, my attitude at altitude on this trip was … Continue reading →

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Of Idiots and Ignorance

Posted on October 7, 2019 by

First, if you find the title of this piece offensive, consider the following.  Merriam-Webster states the word idiot is outdated and offensive.  It also lists 80 synonyms, most of which are apparently not considered outdated and offensive. At least, none … Continue reading →

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The World As We Knew It: Untold Stories

Posted on September 16, 2019 by

For many, September 11, 2001 was the end of the world as they knew it. Suddenly, the entire country faced the reality babyboomers knew since grade school. Some parts of the world hate the United States. Admittedly, it was unsettling … Continue reading →

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Once Upon a Time . . . special deputy

Posted on May 8, 2019 by

Writing “Once Upon a Time . . . the news” reminded me of something only other old cops might fully appreciate. Still, I thought it might be fun to share, as it highlights a tiny bit of Fort Worth history … Continue reading →

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