I haven’t thought about Ray in years.  He’s the type of dangerous that made parents cringe, girls swoon and boys idolize.  I met him in the summer of 81.  I know that because it was the first year I was allowed to caddy for a private golf club at which my family had a membership. […]

“Hey dad, how ya doing?” I said trying to hold back tears.  I don’t cry. “I was about to ask you the same question.” he replied. I sighed, “How come it seems like I only see you when I need to talk?”  I hadn’t even realized it until right then, but it was a legitimate […]

It’s been a long time since I was on a college campus.  The sensation is different, like visiting the playground your parents brought you to when you were a kid.  All the elements are still there; the monkey bars, the merry-go-round, and the seesaw…except you’re not really supposed to being playing on them anymore.  I […]

A day off and me with no one to play with.  In the past that was usually how I got myself into trouble.  Nothing horrendous mind you, just the garden-variety guy with too much ego and not enough sense.  The crazy thing is, I’m always praying for some time off to do all those fun […]