Life Experiences

A double thump shook the trailer I was towing, as the rear wheels jumped on, over, and then down the curb as I once again

If you believe most of the nostalgia that is written about youthful experiences, you’ve probably formed the opinion that the most vivid memories are those

Far before the Internet was around, with its seemingly endless supply of scams, we all had to depend upon the print media for our get-rich

Years ago, before the age of smart TVs and video streaming, most people rented their movies at a video store. Here are a few rules

Working in a high-rise office building is in many respects like stepping into a different world every day, one which has a vertical orientation. You

If you ever want to find out what other members of your family are really like, try eating your meals for a change without watching

I visited California a while back to see my old friend George for the first time in many years. “It’s great to see you after

“Why does your neighbor hate everyone on your street?” asked my friend Mike, the first time he drove into my neighborhood. “I don’t think he

Anyone under the age of about 35 takes it for granted that cellular phones have always been available to everyone, with massive functionality and the

Perhaps it’s because I’m getting older, but I seem to be more frequently thinking about some of the characters who I knew as a kid,

If you want to find out if your spouse has a vindictive streak, one sure method is to ask for some help in losing weight.

DON’T ASK ALICE If there is one job that is worse than dealing with the public, it’s supervising people who deal with the public. My

I can’t say my wife and I had a stormy courtship, but like all couples, there were times that tried the strongest of romances. They

Living in the Northwest and never having been salmon fishing, I decided recently that I’d better correct this deficiency in my upbringing. Since two of

Dog Story Nearly everyone has fond memories of their childhood pets, usually a dog or cat, and a favorite, charming story that they like to

For those of us who tend to lean toward conspiracy theories, the advanced technology present in today’s office machines provides much support. In my view,

Everyone knows that the whole point of Halloween is to threaten to play tricks on your hapless neighbors unless they offer bribes in the way